Executive Summary
- The incident occurred at the intersection of Cupples Road and Highway 90 around 2:15 a.m. on Friday.
- The victim reported a physical altercation with an armed suspect who subsequently stole his vehicle.
- Witnesses stated a second suspect followed the stolen car in a dark-colored SUV.
- Police report that the investigation is complicated by conflicting statements provided by the victim.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking reported early Friday morning at a major intersection, though authorities note that conflicting accounts have complicated the initial inquiry.
According to the police report, officers responded to the intersection of Cupples Road and Highway 90 around 2:15 a.m. on November 29. A 33-year-old male victim stated that while he was stopped at the intersection, a dark-colored SUV pulled up directly behind his vehicle.
The victim told investigators that the driver of the SUV exited the vehicle and initiated a confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation. The victim alleged that the suspect displayed a weapon during the struggle before entering the victim’s vehicle and fleeing the scene. A witness at the location informed officers that a second individual took control of the suspect’s original SUV and followed the stolen vehicle south on Cupples Road.
Despite an extensive search of the surrounding area, responding officers were unable to locate the suspects or the stolen vehicle. SAPD officials indicated that the investigation has been complicated by the fact that the victim later provided information that conflicted with his initial statement given to officers at the scene.
Investigative Outlook
The discrepancy in the victim’s timeline and account presents a procedural challenge for detectives working to verify the sequence of events. As the San Antonio Police Department continues to gather evidence and review witness statements, the focus remains on corroborating the details of the altercation to identify the suspects involved. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
