Woman beats, robs cabbie over fare in Brooklyn: police

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Police are searching for a woman in an attack on a cabbie in Brooklyn. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- A woman punched and robbed a cab driver after getting into an argument over the fare in Brooklyn, police said Wednesday as they released images of the suspect.

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The female cabbie was dropping the passenger off on Pacific Street, near Howard Avenue, in Brownsville on the night of March 17 when they got into a dispute over the price of the ride, according to police.

The passenger punched the cabbie repeatedly in the head and stole her iPhone and Apple AirPods before fleeing the scene, police said.

The cabbie was not seriously injured and refused medical attention.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Featured Image Photo Credit: NYPD