Sunday, June 29, 2008

WANTED for taxi robbery (79th Precinct)

POLICE ARE ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A M/B WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ASSAULT/ROBBERY THAT OCCURRED AT APPROX 2310 HRS ON 05-26-08 IN THE CONFINES OF THE 79 PCT.

THE PERP ENTERED A LIVERY CAB AND ASKED TO BE TAKEN TO A LOCATION.

THE PERP THEN PRODUCED A FIREARM AND A STRUGGLE ENSUED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BEING SHOT ONE TIME IN THE LEFT HAND. THE PERP THEN REMOVED AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF USC AND FLED ON FOOT. THE VICTIM WAS REMOVED IN STABLE CONDITION TO AN AREA HOSPITAL.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS AT (800) 577-TIPS (8477). ALL CALLS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

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