The recent robbery of a taxi driver in Harlem
A taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint by three men after driving from Harlem to Brooklyn, according to the police report on Saturday. The incident took place in the early hours of July 10, near West 112th Street. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old woman, picked up the three suspects outside an apartment building on Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Details of the robbery
The three men requested to be taken to Clinton Hill in Brooklyn, near the intersection of Nostrand and Atlantic avenues. Upon arrival at the destination, one of the men brandished a knife and demanded $300 from the taxi driver. Fearing for her safety, the driver complied, and the suspects quickly fled the scene on foot. Thankfully, the taxi driver was unharmed during the incident.
Police investigation and community response
Following the robbery, the police conducted a search in the area surrounding the drop-off location and obtained surveillance footage of the suspects at a local tavern. The authorities released the images in hopes of identifying the perpetrators. This incident brings attention to the increasing number of robberies targeting city taxi drivers, with nine reported cases in April alone.
Advocacy groups, such as the New York State Taxi Drivers Union, are advocating for the reinstatement of safety measures like cameras or bulletproof partitions in taxis, a requirement that was eliminated by the city last year. These measures are crucial in ensuring the safety and security of taxi drivers who provide essential transportation services to the community.
Appeal for information
Anyone with information regarding the July 10 robbery is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All information provided will be kept confidential, and your assistance could help bring the suspects to justice and prevent future incidents. Let’s work together to ensure the safety of our taxi drivers and the communities they serve.
