Just before 4 p.m. today Westport Police responded to the Exxon gas station on Post Road East between the Connecticut Humane Society and Fire Department headquarters, for an initial report of a carjacking.
Officers determined a carjacking had not occurred. But a car was stolen, and the complainant sustained minor injuries trying to prevent the theft.
The victim was pumping gas on the passenger side of their black 2022 Mercedes Benz GLS. A young male got out of a nearby car, and got into the Mercedes.
The complainant tried to open the driver’s door. When the suspect drove away, the victim fell.
The vehicle was last seen headed north on Compo Road North. Anyone with information on the incident should call Westport Police: (203)341-6000.
