A rideshare driver in New York City endured a frightening ordeal last week when he was carjacked at gunpoint by four masked individuals. Authorities state that the incident took place during the early hours of March 23.
The 51-year-old driver was seated in his Toyota Highlander SUV in Lower Manhattan when the confrontation occurred around 1:30 a.m. The group of suspects approached the vehicle and demanded a ride to a specific location.
When the driver declined their request, one of the assailants reportedly drew a firearm, forcing the driver out of his SUV. The group then commandeered the vehicle, fleeing the scene.
The stolen SUV was later found in Newark, New Jersey, according to reports from the New York Post.
The suspects remain at large, and the police are actively searching for the individuals involved in this audacious crime.
The suspects were last reported at large, with police continuing their search for the brazen crew.
Officials released video showing the masked suspects entering what appeared to be a bodega, all wearing black hooded sweatshirts pulled up and black face masks.
Masked suspects enter a Lower Manhattan bodega on March 23, 2026. (NYPD Crimestoppers)
It was not immediately clear whether the victim worked for a specific rideshare company, but the vehicle had TLC plates, specialized license plates issued by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission required for any ridesharing vehicles, including Uber and Lyft, the Post reported.
Police share footage of masked suspects allegedly linked to a NYC rideshare carjacking March 23, 2026. (NYPD Crimestoppers)
Police confirmed the driver was not injured in the ordeal, the outlet added.
Fox News reached out to NYPD Crimes Stoppers for more information.
