UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — University Heights police are asking for the public's help in tracking down the man who kidnapped a woman, stole her car, and forced her to withdraw a large amount of cash at a local bank.
According to the department's Facebook page, a 36-year-old woman parked her car at Macy's at around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 16. She was immediately approached by a man who was armed with a rifle or shotgun and ordered to get back into her car. The suspect got into the car with the woman and forced her to drive to Huntington Bank and make a large cash withdrawal at the drive-thru teller window.
The suspect then ordered the woman to drive to PNC Bank, where he forced her out of the car. He then drove the victim's car to a different part of the shopping center, got out, and left in a dark green SUV (pictured below).
Police describe the suspect as approximately 5’ 5” tall with a stocky/heavy build. He was wearing a black face mask, green hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black and white shoes.
If anyone has any information regarding this crime, please contact the University Heights Detective Bureau at (216) 932-8799 or dispatch center at (216) 932-1800.
"We want to remind everyone to be aware of your surroundings as much as possible," the department noted in its Facebook post. "If you observe something that is suspicious or does not feel right, leave the area and/or call us immediately."
