North Vancouver Mounties have circulated a photo of a man they say tried to rob a taxi driver at knifepoint.
The cabbie picked the suspect up on Westview Drive at about 3:15 a.m. Oct. 15, according to investigators. After travelling just a few blocks, the man allegedly pulled a knife and demanded that the victim hand over his cash. When the driver instead jumped out of the car, the man fled. He was last seen running south from Westview on Larson Road.
On Monday, police published a photo of the alleged culprit taken from the vehicles security camera.
Attempted robbery with a weapon is a very serious criminal offence; the suspect needs to be identified, said Cpl. Richard De Jong, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP. Fortunately, the taxi driver was not injured nor (did he lose) any money.
The suspect is Caucasian, 20 to 25 years old, approximately six feet tall with a slim build and short brown hair, according to investigators.
Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact the North Vancouver detachment at 604-985-1311.
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