Sale police arrest repeat offender accused of targeting VTC drivers
- A 31-year-old repeat offender was arrested in Sale for targeting VTC drivers.
- The suspect previously had encounters with law enforcement over various offenses.
- Two assailants were involved in complicity to ambush ride-hailing drivers.
- The duo used a mobile app to orchestrate the attacks against their victims.
- The pair struck again, injuring a driver before stealing again.
- Police have recovered stolen vehicles and weapons related to the crimes.
Repeat offender arrested for attacking ride-hailing drivers
Surge in Assaults Against VTC Drivers Leads to Arrest On Friday morning, Sale police nabbed a 31-year-old repeat offender connected to a spate of violent assaults against ride-hailing drivers. This suspect, with an extensive background involving theft and drug crimes, was apprehended after a confrontation that left local residents rattled and concerned for their safety. Law enforcement officials note that the suspect had interacted with the police multiple times prior, which raises questions about how previously unmonitored actions have escalated to this point.
Understanding the M.O. of the perpetrators
Details of the Violent Crime Spree Emerge Reports indicate the suspect and a partner executed a well-prepared plan targeting VTC (Voiture de Tourisme avec Chauffeur) drivers. They utilized a mobile app to request rides in Sidi Bouknadel, a suburb close to Sale, before ambushing unsuspecting drivers upon arrival. Safe in their vehicle, the duo then threatened their victims, forcing them to vacate the car, leading to a harrowing experience for local drivers—especially given this trend of violence towards those in the transport sector.
Ongoing investigation and safety measures ensuing
Police Response and Public Safety Concerns The assault spree took a dramatic turn when, after commandeering one vehicle, the men crashed it into several parked cars in Salé while trying to flee. The police quickly moved in, but the suspects managed to escape on foot, it seems, only to strike again hours later using a similar attack method. During this later incident, they reportedly injured another driver with a weapon, stealing cash and that vehicle as well. Law enforcement did make quick work of apprehending one of the suspects, who was found intoxicated. Both stolen vehicles and tools believed to be used in the crimes were recovered shortly afterwards, and authorities are now close to identifying the other accomplice. A wave of concern ripples through the community as investigations continue under the watchful eye of a public prosecutor.
The recent wave of violent crimes against ride-catching drivers in Sale has resulted in the capture of a notorious repeat offender, highlighting rising safety concerns in the region. Police have undertaken extensive efforts to recover stolen vehicles and apprehend accomplices. With ongoing investigations, the public remains watchful, hoping for lasting measures to ensure safety in the streets.
