NYPD: Man Suspected Of Robbing Bronx Cab Driver Held Razor Blade To Victim's Neck
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The NYPD is looking for a man wanted after a cab driver in the Bronx was allegedly robbed and had a razor blade pointed at his neck.
Police said it happened at the corner of East 136 Street and Brown Place around 12:15 p.m. on July 30.
The suspect got into the cab, pointed a blade at the 65-year-old driver's neck, and demanded money, according to police.
The driver gave up cash, an iPhone and a book bag, police said, before the suspect got out and fled the scene.
Police said the driver was not hurt.
The NYPD released this surveillance video of the suspect:
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.
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