(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A city man stated he was robbed and assaulted after leaving a gentleman’s club Saturday.

Police encountered the victim while investigating a hit-and-run accident involving two parked cars on Sanford Place. Sgt. Vincent Ingrassia followed the trail left by the fleeing vehicle for nearly three miles and located a Nissan pickup truck with heavy front-end damage. The car matched descriptions provided by witnesses.

Police located the 25-year-old man who stated he was driving and accidentally hit the cars after being robbed. He stated he fled fearing for his safety.

He told Officer Jeffrey Franco that he had his iPhone stolen while at the gentleman’s club. He left the club and was driving home when he stated he was stopped by three males and a female who stated they had his phone. The group showed him his phone and then assaulted and robbed him of his wallet.

Police checked the area for the suspects. The driver was ticketed for driving without a license.