KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating an alleged assault that happened Sunday morning in Fort Sanders.
KPD responded to the scene where they met a 22-year-old woman who reported she was assaulted by a man who claimed to be an Uber Driver.
The woman told the officers she walking back to her apartment when the suspect pulled up, claimed he was an Uber driver just getting off work and offered her a free ride to her place, KPD said. She reported that the suspect was driving a white SUV. The make of the vehicle is unknown.
After the woman went into the car, she alleged that the suspect assaulted her, pushed her out of the vehicle and left the scene, according to police.
KPD encourages people to never get in a vehicle with an unknown individual for any reason. If you have requested a rideshare, always verify the driver's information before getting in the car.
If you have information that could help with the investigation, contact the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
If anyone has had a similar experience, contact KPD's Special Crimes Unit at 865-215-6810.