Worcester Cab Driver Robbed at Gunpoint
Thursday, June 23, 2016
The suspects were described as black males in their late teens or early 20s. All four suspects were wearing dark colored clotting and all had short hair.
Suspects ranged in height from approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall.
The victim was not injured.
The Incident
According to the victim, he was sent to an Elliot Street address to pick up a cabe fare. When the victim pulled up to the address he was approached by four male suspects. One male went to the driver's door while the other three went to the passenger side. The male suspect at the driver's door showed a gun and placed it to the victim's neck and demanded that he shut off the vehicle and hand him the keys.
The victim complied.
The suspects entered the cab and took two cellphones, a GPS, and cash. After taking items and cash the four males ran off toward Merrifield Street.
The keys to the vehicle were located within a close proximity to the vehicle.
Police Asking for Help
Worcester Police are investigating the incident.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD and your message or send an anonymous web based message by clicking here.
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