NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A cab driver was robbed by a passenger in Upper Manhattan last month, authorities said.
The 39-year-old victim was dropping off a passenger on April 5 around 5:15 p.m. in front of 566 West 180th Street in Washington Heights when the passenger pulled out a knife, police said.
The suspect threatened to cut the cab driver if he didn't give him money. He then stole about $150 from the cup holder before leaving the vehicle, officials said.
Cops said the victim attempted to follow the thief but lost him.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as having a light skin complexion, approximately 20 to 35 years old, 5'6" tall, 145 lbs.; black hair and last seen wearing all black.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
