Police Seek Two Men In Armed Robbery Of Livery Cab Driver

Police are looking for two men who allegedly held up a livery cab driver at gunpoint on East 8th Street last month.

The NYPD says that on Sunday, January 26 at about 5:15am, two men entered a livery cab that was parked on East 8th Street between Avenue C and Cortelyou Road, when one suspect allegedly placed a firearm to the rear of the driver’s head and demanded money. Police say a struggle ensued, and the driver was punched in the face multiple times, causing bruises and lacerations.

Cops say the suspects took off with about $500 and the victim’s iPhone.

The suspect in the sketch above is described as a black man between the ages of 25 and 35 years old, between 150-170 pounds, who was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

The second suspect, who the police do not have a sketch of, is described only as a black man last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information about this crime or the identity and the whereabouts of these suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting your tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. The NYPD says all calls are confidential.