Violent Carjacking in Bellerose Leaves Uber Driver Injured
Suspect on the Loose
A 52-year-old man was viciously attacked and bitten by a woman while driving an Uber in Bellerose, Queens, and she remains at large more than a week later, according to the NYPD.
The Incident
On October 10th, the Uber driver was picking up a male passenger in front of 241-27-86th Avenue at approximately 10:20 PM when the suspect, who is described as a medium-complexioned woman, approximately 5 feet tall and 180 pounds, with a black sweatshirt and blue jeans, appeared and began to shout at the driver. When the victim tried to pull away, the suspect grabbed onto the hood and then opened the front passenger door and entered the vehicle.
The Attack
The attack began immediately with the suspect punching the victim in his head and body multiple times. The suspect then bit the driver in the back and shoved him out of the SUV onto the street. The suspect then jumped behind the wheel of the SUV and sped away from the crime scene, traveling westbound on 86th Avenue toward 239th Street.
After the Attack
The suspect lost control of the vehicle and crashed into several cars before striking a tree. The suspect then emerged from the vehicle and made a run for it in an unknown direction. The police are uncertain about the whereabouts of the male passenger, who was not seen in the video at the rear of the vehicle as the suspect drove away from the location. The victim was taken to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition and treated for a laceration to his lip and pain and swelling.
Uber’s Reactions
Uber has expressed its concerns over the incident and has offered support to the driver. "What this driver endured is nothing short of terrifying," an Uber spokesperson said. "We have been in touch with him and have reached out to offer support. We have been in contact with the police and will continue to do whatever we can to assist their investigation."
Crime Stoppers
The NYPD released a video of the suspect and is asking for the public’s help in identifying and apprehending her. Anyone with information regarding this robbery investigation is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
Facts and Figures
The 105th Precinct has reported 104 robberies so far in 2024, 27 fewer than the 131 reported at the same point last year, a decline of 20.6%. Felony assaults are down slightly in the precinct, with 352 reported so far this year, four fewer than the 356 reported at the same point in 2023, a decrease of 1.1%, according to the most recent CompStat report.
FAQs
Q: What is the suspect’s description?
A: The suspect is a medium-complexioned woman, approximately 5 feet tall and 180 pounds, with a black sweatshirt and blue jeans.
Q: What is the approximate location of the incident?
A: The incident occurred in front of 241-27-86th Avenue in Bellerose, Queens.
Q: What was the victim’s condition after the attack?
A: The victim was treated for a laceration to his lip and pain and swelling and was listed in stable condition.
Q: How can the public help in identifying the suspect?
A: Anyone with information regarding this robbery investigation is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org or on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
