‘vampire’ robs
‘vampire’ robs
By Dan Gesslein
Twilight it’s not. An angry robber repeatedly bit a livery driver in the neck when the hack would not turn over the cash.
Cops say the would-be Nosferatu was picked up by the cabbie at East 130 Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. He instructed the driver to take him to West 180 Street and Davidson Avenue near Bronx Community College. Once the livery cab reached the location the suspect pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and demanded cash.
That’s when things got strange. While struggling over the weapon, the robber proceeded to bite the driver five times in the neck, arm and back. The suspect fled the vehicle in an unknown direction without the cash.
Police released a still from a surveillance video in the hopes that someone will recognize the robber. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s. He is six feet tall and 180 pounds. He was seen wearing a black leather jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers' website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their TIPS to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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