An FBI composite of a man suspected of attempting to hijack a truck hauling gasoline. If you have any information on this suspect, call the FBI at 317-321-6147.
A tanker driver who foiled a hijacking attempt near Bloomington, Ind., handled the situation correctly, said an FBI spokesman.
The driver of a tanker loaded with 88,000 pounds of gasoline reported two people in a GMC Yukon attempted to hijack him March 24. The incident occurred as he was traveling south on SR 37, south of Martinsville, according to Indiana State Police.
Truckers encountering similar threats should contact local police immediately if possible, said Doug Garrison, a special agent for the Indianapolis FBI division. The trucker, who has not been publicly identified, kept driving after he says a passenger in the GMC brandished a gun at him.
The trucker contacted his dispatcher, who then contacted a district manager who connected the trucker to police, said trooper Jackie Taylor.
Contacting a dispatcher can also be effective because they should have local police contact numbers for any area the trucker travels through. If the trucker can do so safely, he should try to get as much information about suspects as possible, Garrison said.
“It’s whatever the most efficient method is to report the incident,” he said. “This guy did just the right thing.”
