Man pulls gun on taxi driver
By: Dave Benton/WCIA-3 News
Updated: March 18, 2013
SPRINGFIELD -- Police are looking for a man who robbed a taxi driver at gunpoint. Police say it happened March 3, around 8:46 pm. It was at 17th and Jackson where the man was let out. The driver picked him up at the Greyhound bus station and took him where he wanted to go.
Matt Goulet, with the Springfield Police Department said, the suspect told the driver he'd have to go inside to get money to pay him.
"But when he came out, he displayed a black revolver to the driver and demanded money from him."
Police describe the suspect as a black man in his early 20's, 5' 8", and 145 lbs. He was wearing a red jacket, blue cap and white pants.
If you know anything about this case, call Sangamon Menard County Crime Stoppers at 788-8427. Or text: Tip672 plus your information and send it to CRIMES. Or log on. You could get a cash reward for your help. You don't have to give your name or testify in court.
Matt Goulet, with the Springfield Police Department said, the suspect told the driver he'd have to go inside to get money to pay him.
"But when he came out, he displayed a black revolver to the driver and demanded money from him."
Police describe the suspect as a black man in his early 20's, 5' 8", and 145 lbs. He was wearing a red jacket, blue cap and white pants.
If you know anything about this case, call Sangamon Menard County Crime Stoppers at 788-8427. Or text: Tip672 plus your information and send it to CRIMES. Or log on. You could get a cash reward for your help. You don't have to give your name or testify in court.
