Cops Seeking Uber Driver In Mercedes Who Allegedly Assaulted Man At SJ Airport

SAN JOSE, CA - Police are looking for an Uber driver who allegedly assaulted a man at a rental car facility at Mineta San Jose International Airport last week, a police spokesman said today.

The victim saw the suspect drive at high speeds in a white Mercedes-Benz around 9:50 a.m. Thursday and followed him to a car rental facility, police Sgt. Enrique Garcia said. The suspect parked the vehicle and was confronted by the victim over the fast driving, Garcia said.

The victim took photos of the suspect and the car, where a sticker for ridesharing company Uber was posted on a window, Garcia said. The suspect stepped out the car and grabbed the victim by the shirt, according to Garcia.

The suspect also yelled and pushed the victim before he left with his fare who had arrived, Garcia said.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s with dark hair standing about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, according to Garcia. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the police assaults unit at (408) 277-4161.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at (408) 947-7867.

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