Executive Summary
- Incident Details: An attempted carjacking occurred on Dec. 28, 2025, near North Sardis and Pauls Valley.
- Method of Operation: Suspects allegedly staged a vehicle breakdown with a Honda to lure a driver stopping to help.
- Suspect Descriptions: Police are seeking a heavyset Hispanic male with tattoos and a white female with a pink hair stripe.
SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — Deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a search for two suspects following an attempted carjacking reported on December 28, 2025. The incident, which authorities describe as involving a staged vehicle breakdown to target a motorist, occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the vicinity of North Sardis and Pauls Valley.
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the suspects’ vehicle, identified as a Honda, was positioned on the roadside with its hood raised. Investigators report that when a passerby stopped to offer assistance, a male suspect attempted to forcibly remove the victim from their vehicle.
Law enforcement has provided detailed descriptions of two individuals allegedly involved in the ambush. The male suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a heavyset build, a beard, and tattoos on his left arm. A second suspect is identified as a white female, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds, with blonde hair featuring a distinctive pink stripe.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the suspects’ whereabouts are asked to contact Detective White at (501) 601-5145 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or via the 24-hour non-emergency line at (501) 303-5648.
Community Alert and Investigation Status
The tactic of simulating a vehicular malfunction to target Good Samaritans represents a predatory method that exploits community trust. As the suspects remain at large, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office is likely prioritizing the identification of the specific Honda vehicle involved to track the perpetrators. Residents in the area are advised to exercise heightened caution when encountering stranded vehicles and to contact law enforcement dispatch rather than engaging directly if the situation appears suspicious. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
