From Staff Reports and the Apopka Police Department
Updated:
The Apopka Police Department released the following statement about yesterday's car-jacking incident in the Shoppes at Wekiva Plaza parking lot:
"On Wednesday at approximately 7:58 pm, the Apopka Police Department received a call that a subject attempted to carjack or rob an individual sitting in their vehicle in the parking lot of the Shoppes at Wekiva Plaza, 1555 Rock Springs Road.
The subject pointed a firearm at the victim but fled after the victim refused to unlock and open the car door. The subject approached another victim in the same parking lot and attempted to enter that victim’s vehicle but was unable to due to the doors being locked.
The subject fled the area when he noticed that several bystanders were watching him. The suspect was described as possibly a juvenile dressed in dark clothing and wearing a mask.
A perimeter was established, and a thorough search of the area was conducted with the assistance of Apopka Police K9 and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office helicopter. Unfortunately, after an extensive search, the subject was not located."
“We are extremely grateful that both victims in this case are safe and were not harmed," said Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley. "Our investigators are working hard to canvass the area for possible video of the incident and to identify the subject involved. This is a great reminder that when operating a vehicle or sitting in it, you should always keep the vehicle doors locked. Constantly, remain alert to your surroundings, and report any suspicious persons or activity to your local law enforcement agency.”
If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are asked to call the Apopka Police Department at 407-703- 1757. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact CrimeLine at (800) 423-TIPS or email at www.crimeline.org
This is a developing story and will be updated by The Apopka Voice if more details are known.
