Man Attacked, Dragged By Driver Who Gave Him Ride: Austin PD

AUSTIN, TX — Police are seeking a man accused of assaulting his victim when the latter had no gas money to give him after having accepted a ride in July, officials said.

According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday, July 6, at around 1 p.m. at the In-N-Out parking lot along 2799 Guadalupe St. The suspect, Bradford Scott Childers, had given the victim a ride from another location, police said. Upon learning the suspect had no money to reimburse him for gas costs, Childers is said to have grabbed the victim's cell phone from his hands before dragging the passenger several blocks, police said.

While the victim was being dragged, police added, Childers punched him repeatedly before slamming into a large tree planter to shed the victim from his vehicle. Childers then left the scene, police said.

Police said the victim sustained multiple gashes, bruises and scrapes after being dragged by the car. A witness was able to record the suspect's license plate, leading police to Childers. He's described as a black man who is 42 years of age, standing six feet, one inch and weighing 245 pounds. Police say he may have a mustache and goatee with pierced ears.

Police also released photos of Childers in the hopes someone might recognize him and alert as to his whereabouts. Police noted Childers has an outstanding warrant for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

"We ask anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Bradford Scott Childers to call 9-1-1," police urged. "Do not take any action and do not approach him." Instead, anyone with information is urged to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. Those submitting tips also can do so by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.