Man wanted for trying to rob livery cab driver in Prospect Heights
It happened at around 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 11 near Washington Avenue and Bergen Street.
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Police are searching for the man who they say attempted to rob a livery cab driver in Prospect Heights.
It happened at around 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 11 near Washington Avenue and Bergen Street.
The NYPD says the man allegedly displayed a sharp object and demanded money from the 73-year-old driver, while he was taking him to his destination.
Police say a tussle ensued, and the driver was cut by the sharp object on the hand.
The suspect then attempted to snatch cash from the 73-year-old's pockets but did not succeed, according to investigators.
Detectives say paramedics treated the wounded driver at the scene.
The man exited the car and took off running after the botched robbery.
Police released a video of him on Wednesday. They urge anyone with information to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
