Police: Teen inappropriately touched while in shared Uber on way to school

Police say the 16-year-old girl was on her way to Kipp Lab High School in Newark when the incident occurred.

Matt Trapani

Oct 1, 2024, 12:34 AM

Updated 8 days ago

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A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while riding in an Uber in Newark, according to police.
Police say the teen was on her way to Kipp Lab High School in a shared Uber Monday morning and was touched inappropriately by a man who was the second ride-sharing passenger.
The student’s parent has been notified.
Information about the suspect was not provided.