Uber drivers warned after carjackings

Wallingford police on Friday urged Uber drivers to be cautious when picking up customers after two armed carjackings this week.

On Wednesday about 6:30 p.m., police responded to a reported carjacking in the area of 179 South Turnpike Road. The Uber driver, who was not injured, said she had picked up a male passenger in another town who was wearing all black clothing and a black N95 facemask. The man showed a gun, ordered the victim out of the car and then sped off in the gray 2018 Nissan Rogue with Connecticut plate AV56647, police said.

On Monday about 6 p.m., police responded to a reported carjacking in the area of 191 South Turnpike Road. The Uber driver, who was not injured, said he had picked up two passengers in another town. The men showed a handgun and forced the victim out of the car, then took off in the blue 2012 Honda Accord with Connecticut plate 2AUBH5, police said.

Anyone who sees the stolen vehicles or has any information on the carjackings is asked to call the police at 203-294-2800.