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Cab Driver Robbed by ‘Passenger’ in Crown Heights

Police are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with a handful of Brooklyn cab robberies, one of which took place in Crown Heights.

The incidents in question took place in July, October and November, with the most recent occurring on Dec. 6.

The two October incidents took place in Bed-Stuy on back-to-back days, Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. In each incident, the suspect hops into the back of a cab, then on the way to the destination, draws a knife on the cab driver and demands cash.

Both Bed-Stuy incidents took place near Macdonough Street, one in the 79th Precinct, and one in the 81st Precinct.

Two other robberies took place in Canarsie in July and November. The most recent hold-up, On Dec. 6, was in Crown Heights, at the intersection of Bedford and Empire Boulevard. In each incident, the suspect held up the victim, a cab driver, with a knife.

Police released a photo of the suspect. He is 5’8″ and 180 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips at the Crime Stoppers website, or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

12 Comments

    • It's not a black thing

      Obviously this guy is a low life that needs a lot of help if he used affirmative action he could have been in Harvard already… Don’t feel bad folks it’s better a robbery then a violent assault at least we know all he wants is money

    • How...

      If the two October incidents took place in Bed-Stuy. What does this have to do about landlords? If you are an American you are a racist, but there is nothing wrong with it. Humanity will never ever be at peace on earth. Carry on folks.

  • TO #2

    Please have some class and respect for the President. This shvartza in the picture can’t be his son, he’s not wearing a hoodie ‘common can’t you see!!!!!!

  • racist?never!!!

    is he dark skinned?
    nahh id probably be considered a racist if i thought he had dark colored skin and i wouldnt want to be considered a racist
    is he light colored?
    really hard to tell from the picture

  • declasse' intelelctual

    criminal and murders and left wing liberals love gun control laws because it helps to give them complete control over everything