Sikeston man assaulted after giving ride

SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston man sustained some facial injuries and had his vehicle stolen when he gave three people a ride.

According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, the victim reported that he picked up three unknown males on Saturday night when they asked for a ride. The driver then took them to several convenience stores in town and then to a bar/restaurant.

When they got to the bar/restaurant, two of the three began to assault the driver, said Lt. Dennis Irwin of DPS. "The driver then got out of the car, went into the business for a few minutes, and when he returned, his car was gone."

The car was recovered around 8 p.m. Sunday in Miner. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

Pertinent address:

Sikeston, Mo.