Georgia Woman Carjacked at Jasper Gas Station Warns Others to Stay Vigilant: ‘It All Happened Within 7 Seconds’
JASPER, Ga. — A Georgia woman is warning others to stay alert after a terrifying carjacking incident outside a Jasper gas station unfolded in just seconds Monday night.
According to a Facebook post from local resident Hailey Elaine, the ordeal took place at a BP station across from Bojangles along Highway 515. Elaine said she was sitting in her car after pumping gas, distracted by a phone call, when a man suddenly yanked open her driver’s side door and began shouting.
“A tweaker slammed open my driver’s side door yelling and cussing at me to get out,” Elaine wrote. “He had one of his hands in a big bag, so I didn’t fight it — I just got out.”
The suspect then took off in her vehicle while she immediately contacted police.
Quick Police Response Leads to Arrest
Elaine credited both the Jasper Police Department and Canton Police Department for their fast response, saying the suspect was caught within an hour near the Canton exit.
“I’m definitely thankful for Jasper police and Canton police and them being able to find him and my car with my belongings,” she said.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or specific charges, but Elaine confirmed her vehicle was safely recovered with her possessions inside.
‘People Are Crazy Nowadays’ — A Call for Caution
Elaine’s post has been widely shared among local residents, serving as a reminder about the risks of sitting in a parked car at night.
“Ladies, I don’t recommend sitting in your car after pumping gas at night any longer than a few minutes,” she warned. “People are crazy nowadays — be mindful of your surroundings. The whole situation could’ve been worse, and it all happened within 7 seconds.”
Her experience has resonated with many in the Jasper community, where gas station thefts and vehicle-related crimes have been an increasing concern in recent months.
Police Urge Public Awareness
Law enforcement officials in north Georgia have repeatedly urged drivers to lock their doors immediately after fueling up and avoid distractions such as phone calls or texting while in parking lots.
The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety also recommends that motorists park under well-lit areas, stay alert to nearby individuals, and leave immediately after completing transactions.
Elaine closed her post with gratitude toward the officers who helped bring the situation to a safe end, adding the hashtag #BackTheBlue.
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