AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is investigating a carjacking that happened Tuesday afternoon on the city's South Side.
According to authorities, it occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Lucky Corner, an adult entertainment club, located in the 1300 block of W. Waterloo Road in the Kenmore neighborhood.
Police said two people in a white Mercedes Benz ML 350, bearing registration JDF-9047, were approached by three men wearing masks. Two of the men pulled guns out, pointed it at them and told them to get out of the SUV. All three robbers then got into the Mercedes and drove off.
The victims, Ashley and Eric Johnson, of Mansfield, told News 5 the ordeal was terrifying. Eric was dropping of Ashley at the club where she works when the carjacking happened.
"I'm having trouble sleeping. My anxiety level is just way through the roof. I can't get it down," Ashley Johnson said. "I'm pretty much looking behind my back now everywhere I go just to be way more aware of my surroundings."
In addition to the car, the thieves took Eric Johnson's cell phone and wallet.
"It's still terrifying. That situation is horrible like it scares the hell out of you," he said.
The car hasn't been found and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Akron Police detectives at 330-375-2490 or CrimeStoppers at 330-434-COPS.
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