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Taxi robbed

A cab driver got more than he bargained for when a fare armed with a syringe robbed him of cash over the long weekend. Police say the robbery took place after the driver picked the suspect up in the May and George streets area on Aug.
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A cab driver got more than he bargained for when a fare armed with a syringe robbed him of cash over the long weekend.

Police say the robbery took place after the driver picked the suspect up in the May and George streets area on Aug. 4 at about 10:30 p.m.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male in his mid-20s, wearing a blue shirt and beige Khaki shorts. He fled on foot.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 684-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.



Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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