A taxi driver was held a knifepoint and robbed in Merrick on Tuesday.
At about 11:20 p.m., detectives reported that the victim was dispatched to Madison Avenue and Bedford Avenue to pick up a fare.
Upon his arrival, detectives said, a male subject entered the cab who then asked him to stop the cab after driving one block. The subject put a knife to the victim’s throat and demanded his cell phone and money. According to police, it was at this time that the victim realized the subject was wearing a mask and gloves. The victim then handed over his cell phone and cash and the subject fled on foot northbound on Madison Ave.
The victim sustained a small laceration to his neck, but refused medical treatment.
The subject is described as a male white, 30 to 35 years of age, wearing a black ski mask, black gloves and black clothing. No further description is available.
Detectives ask anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
