WALLINGFORD, Conn. — A person delivering food in a Wallingford neighborhood was injured after being dragged several hundred feet by a car being stolen Tuesday afternoon.
Wallingford police first responded to the area of Chimney Hill Road for a report of a suspicious Honda Accord; it had dark tinted windows and a trash bag over the license plate. Police tried to stop the car, but it sped off.
Shortly after, multiple 911 calls were received, and officers were called back again to the area of Chimney Hill Road and Sullivan Avenue for reports of a carjacking.
"Yeah, I'm on Chimney Hill and there's a guy on the side of the road and I don't know whether he got thrown out of the car or what," said one caller. "His sneakers are all off and stuff."
That's when they found a male victim with multiple lacerations to his head, knee, and foot.
The food delivery driver was sent to a Chimney Hill Road home when he was attacked by two male suspects, who jumped into the victim's car.
"And it resulted in the victim being dragged about 500 feet along with the stolen car until they ultimately separated from the vehicle," said Jaques.
One of the victims had something in his hand, but the victim could not determine what the object was during the incident.
One 911 caller was able to help police with a description of the delivery driver's stolen vehicle.
"A Nissan Rogue, black," said the female caller. "We saw the car take off. And there was a blonde woman following that car in a black car also."
Following in a black car, might that have been the Honda Accord police are searching for?
"At this time, I can definitively state that that car is involved with this incident, yes," said Jaques.
The Nissan was recovered in Meriden shortly afterward, police said. Surveillance footage has given police a good look at the suspects, who are perhaps teens.
Police advise delivery drivers to be cautious while on the job.
"It is always better to skip a fare or delivery when you notice something suspicious, than to take a risk and ignore what you see to try to finish your job," police advise.
Police are still searching for the Honda Accord. Anyone sees or recognizes this vehicle is asked to contact Detective Sterback at (203)294-2856.
Tony Terzi is a reporter at FOX61 News. He can be reached at tterzi@fox61.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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