Man carjacked in driveway of his Orlando home

Orange County deputies search for assailant

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County deputies are looking for a man, who they say carjacked a driver, as he was leaving his home.

It happened late Wednesday night on Aventura Boulevard, near Orange Blossom Trail.

Investigators tell Local 6, a man was leaving his driveway, when another man jumped into the back seat of his SUV.

At the time, deputies say the suspect told the victim he was running from police.

After a brief struggle, the suspect was able to get control of the SUV and left the area.

Deputies say the victim suffered only minor injuries.


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