Food delivery driver told Albany police he was accosted on Peyster Street by three people, two who beat him while another drove his vehicle away

Driver explained to police he was accosted by three individuals, two who beat him when a further drove his motor vehicle absent

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A food delivery driver said he was beaten and carjacked on Peyster Street in Albany on Saturday, July 9, 2022, according to city police.

A food items shipping driver stated he was overwhelmed and carjacked on Peyster Street in Albany on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in accordance to metropolis law enforcement.

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ALBANY — A food items supply driver was beaten and carjacked in Albany on Saturday early morning, in accordance to Albany law enforcement.

Officers responded to stories of a robbery on Peyster Street about 10:50 a.m. Saturday, law enforcement stated. 

The driver told police he was generating a shipping in the neighborhood just south of the College of Saint Rose when he was approached by two males who questioned him to exit his vehicle. 

When he did, a 3rd suspect entered his car and stole it, police explained.

The two suspects then punched and kicked the victim several situations — producing him to drop to the floor and maintain injuries — before escaping on foot by means of yards, police reported.

All a few suspects are described as putting on darkish-colored garments. 

No even further particulars were being readily available Sunday and the investigation is ongoing, town law enforcement said.