A man held up a livery cab driver in Ridgewood Wednesday, taking off with $200, police said.
The victim picked up the suspect at Marcy Avenue and Fulton Street around 2 a.m., cops said.
At 67th Place near Myrtle Avenue, the passenger whipped out a gun and demanded money from the driver, according to officials. He then fled the cab with the cash. No injuries were reported.
Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic man and about 25 years old.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or can text their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
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