Pennsylvania - Fake Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Passengers in State College

A man who posed as an Uber driver sexually assaulted two people over the weekend. Police in State College, PA confirmed the unfortunate news.

Police say the driver picked up two different persons early Saturday morning, drove them to an area of State College where he sexually assaulted them.

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Both of the alleged victims described the Uber poser in each case as a white or Hispanic male with a large build.

The police also released a photo of the vehicle they believe was used in the alleged crimes. They based it from what was captured in the surveillance camera at the said area where the alleged assaults took place.

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One media investigation says over 100 Uber drivers in the U.S. have been accused of sexually assaulting their passengers in the past four years. The drivers were either arrested, are wanted by police, or have been named in civil suits. At least 31 drivers have been convicted so far for crimes ranging from forcible touching and false imprisonment to rape, while dozens of criminal and civil cases are pending.

There are no available data yet for those sexual predators who posed as Uber drivers to victimize passengers.

Authorities are still investigating the horrific incidents. They’re also requesting the public’s help for any crucial information that may help the ongoing probe. Anyone who may have information is urged to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150.

Source:

http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/state-college-police-seeking-suspect-who-posed-as-uber-driver-and-sexually-assaulted-two-passengers,1477975/