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OC Cab Driver Suspected Of Raping Customer; Additional Victims Sought

HUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Police Thursday sought additional victims of a male cab driver who has been arrested on suspicion of raping a customer in Huntington Beach.

According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, a female reported she had been raped by a cab driver after being driven home on Nov. 18, 2014.

During a preliminary investigation, Samy Hakim was identified as the suspect. He was arrested on July 9.

Police said Hakim drives a taxi for Huntington Beach Yellow Cab and frequents the Huntington Beach and Newport Beach areas. He has been known to frequently work weekend nights.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Hakim's is urged to contact the Huntington Beach Police Department at (714) 375-5066.

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