Spartanburg, South Carolina – An Uber Eats delivery driver was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint while attempting to complete a food delivery at a Spartanburg apartment complex, according to local police. Authorities say the incident unfolded quickly after the driver was approached by a man offering assistance, turning a routine delivery into a violent crime.
Incident Overview
Police said the victim was actively working as an Uber Eats delivery driver when the robbery occurred. The driver had arrived at an apartment complex in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was attempting to locate the correct unit for a food drop-off when he encountered the suspect.
According to investigators, the suspect initially appeared helpful before allegedly pulling a firearm and taking control of the situation.
Timeline of Events
Officers with the Spartanburg Police Department were dispatched after receiving a report of an armed carjacking. The victim told officers he was approached by a man who offered to help him find the apartment he was looking for.
As the driver exited his vehicle, the situation escalated. Police said the suspect produced a handgun and pressed it against the back of the victim’s head, ordering him to comply and stand against the vehicle.
Details From Police
The suspect was later identified as Ryan Maquese Bennett, according to the police report. Investigators say Bennett went through the victim’s pockets and stole his wallet and its contents…