An Atlanta, Texas, woman was robbed early Saturday while trying to ask for directions to the airport.

Donna Clark, 65, of Atlanta was on her way to Texarkana Regional Airport for a morning flight Saturday when she became lost, according to a statement from the Texarkana, Ark., Police Department.

She attempted to get directions and pulled into an empty lot at East Seventh and Hickory streets. She then waved at a passing motorist for help, the report states.

A person driving an older, white Oldsmobile seemed willing to help and pulled into the parking lot. T...