Police released this picture of a man they say has robbed a series of livery cabs.
Bronx Livery Robbery Suspect Photo Released
Police have released a photo of a man they say has been robbing livery cab drivers at knifepoint in the Bronx. He has struck at least five times in a six-day stretch beginning December 19, police said.
In each robbery, the man hailed a cab, pulled out a knife during the ride and made off with the driver’s cash and car. No one was hurt in any of the incidents, police said.
The suspect appears to be Hispanic, in his 40s, about 5-foot-8, and between 165 to 185 pounds, authorities said. The photo was taken from a security camera mounted in one of the cabs.
This is the blotter of robberies:
1. Wednesday 12/19/07 1830. The suspect was picked up at Morris Ave. and 149 St. and the robbery took place at 153 St. and Walton Ave.
2. Thursday 12/20/07 1810. The suspect was picked up at 149 St. and Morris Ave. and the robbery took place in front of 675 Walton Ave.
3. Friday 12/21/07 1755. The suspect was picked up at 143 St. and Morris Ave. and the robbery took place at McClellan St. and Walton Ave.
4. Saturday 12/22/07 1300. The suspect was picked up at 149 St. and Courtlandt Ave. and the robbery took place at 159 St. and Grand Concourse.
5. Monday 12/24/07 1340. The suspect was picked up at 149 St. and Morris Ave. and the robbery took place in front of 711 Walton Ave.
Police request that anyone with information call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS
SOURCE: MyFoxNY.com
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