Lowndes Deputies: He Gave Her A Ride And Took Her Money

Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – Deputies say lent a helping hand, only to steal money and then run.

Steven Williams, 38, was a passenger inside a vehicle that picked up two women walking down Yorkville Road, in Lowndes County, on Tuesday night.

A short time later, investigators say he attacked one of the women. Her finger was injured as he took an undisclosed amount of money.

Williams is wanted for strong armed robbery.

The driver of the vehicle wasn’t charged and the other female wasn’t injured.