SHREVEPORT, La — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:50pm the Shreveport Police responded to the Wendy’s parking lot on Pines Road in reference to an armed car-jacking.
Upon arrival, SPD located a male victim in the parking lot who stated he had been robbed and carjacked at gunpoint by multiple individuals.
The victim, who provided a statement to police in the parking lot of Wendy’s, recounted that he had met a woman on Instagram. They agreed to meet in the Walmart parking lot on Westport Avenue. However, their meeting took a dangerous turn when the woman stopped in the Wendy’s parking lot, claiming her vehicle had a problem.
As the victim inspected her car, three men approached with guns drawn. They demanded his car keys and wallet. After the victim complied, the men and the woman fled the scene in her car and the victim’s BMW.
Authorities say they later found the victim’s BMW abandoned in the 8900 block of Jewella Avenue. Police are actively investigating the incident, seeking any information that might lead to the suspects’ identification and capture. They encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.
This incident is part of a troubling trend of similar crimes in the area, prompting Shreveport Police to increase their vigilance and investigative efforts.
Authorities stress the importance of exercising caution when arranging meetings with strangers, especially through social media platforms, as this case starkly illustrates the potential dangers.
