ORLANDO, Fla. — Police in Orlando are investigating a reported armed carjacking at Orlando International Airport.
Officers said they were called around early Monday for a report of a carjacking at the airport.
Police said the incident happened at the Frontier Airlines curbside area.
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According to a report, an unknown man wearing dark clothing approached the driver’s door of a vehicle with one person inside.
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Police said the victim was approached by the man who was reportedly armed.
The victim got out of the vehicle as the suspect went in, officers said.
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According to a report, the victim waited 10 to 20 minutes after the carjacking occurred before calling the police.
Officers said they searched for the vehicle and carjacker, but neither were found.
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