Authorities searching for Uber robbery suspect

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A suspect is on the loose after police say an Uber driver robbed their passengers.

According to police records, the alleged robbery happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday night.

Authorities say the suspect offered the victims an Uber ride from Kentucky to Indiana.

After the ride, it is said the suspect pointed a handgun at the passengers and demanded they give him money.

One of the victims say they gave the suspect cash before he eventually left the scene.

Officers say they were unable to locate the suspect or the vehicle that was used.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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