Rideshare driver assaulted and robbed in Philadelphia

Rideshare driver assaulted and robbed in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On the night of April 4, 2023, at around 11:00 p.m., a 38-year-old male victim was traveling in a ride-share car that stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of 2nd and Chestnut Street. At that moment, a group of juveniles surrounded the vehicle. Two suspects reached into the car and attempted to steal the victim’s phone.

When the ride-share driver pulled away, the suspects struck the victim in the face.

The suspects were later seen on surveillance video on a Septa subway platform. The Central Detective Division of the Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to call 215.686.TIPS (8477) or submit a tip anonymously online.