JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was pulled from her car on Cesery Boulevard Wednesday morning in an apparent carjacking, according to an eyewitness to the incident.
The carjacking happened at the interaction of Arlington Expressway and Cesery Boulevard around 10:28 a.m.
Police said an individual witnessed the carjacking occur and followed the man as he sped away in the white Lexus while providing updates to the dispatch center.
While following the suspect, the witness observed him commit a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and University Boulevard, JSO said.
The suspect then drove to Publix, located at 5858 Atlantic Blvd. While inside the store, the suspect reportedly robbed a victim, according to police.
Shortly after the robbery, officers found the suspect inside of Publix and arrested him.
The suspect appeared to be having some unknown health issues and emergency responders were called to the scene.
Police said the suspect was transported to a local hospital in non-life-threatening condition. He has been identified as 30-year-old Andrew Mcclendon.
Officers at the scene said JSO dispatch received three complaints about Mcclendon from residents at several apartments, and he may have also tried to carjack a truck.
Several witnesses have come forward to provide more information about the incident.
JSO said the incident was not related to any of the businesses in the shopping center.
Mcclendon is being charged with carjacking along with multiple traffic violations including leaving the scene of the crash, making an improper turn, driving without a license, and leaving the scene of a crash, according to an arrest report.
At this time, robbery and crime scene detectives are conducting an investigation.
Anyone with information can call the JSO non-emergency number at (904) 630-0500 or email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.