TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. -The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a supposed theft of a car on Wednesday at around 10:45 p.m.
The victim told deputies that as she left Taylorsville heading east, a vehicle came up behind her, flashed its headlights, and activated blue flashing lights so she pulled to the side of the road.
She said that two male suspects wearing all black clothing approached her car and displayed a handgun. The suspects pulled her out of the vehicle and pointed the firearm at her while threatening her life.
The woman described the two suspects as in their mid-20s, approximately 6 feet tall, with stocky builds. She said the suspect’s vehicle was blue, but didn’t know the make and model.
After the suspects drove away with her car she made the 30-minute walk back to Taylorsville to report the crime.
At about this same time, deputies were also responding to a car fire about six miles from the alleged theft scene.
It is believed the destroyed vehicle is the victim’s car, based on the make and model, however, investigators are working to confirm ownership.
BCSO is asking the public to come forward with any information about this incident. Call the sheriff’s office at 812-565-5926 with any relevant tips. The investigation is ongoing.