CABBIE ROBBED MONDAY MORNING; POLICE SEARCH FOR SUSPECT

A cab driver reported a robbery to Middle Township Police on Monday morning. The Caribbean Cab driver had taken a fare to Fourth Street in Rio Grande. When they arrived the passenger threatened the driver with a box cutter and attempted to take money. The cab driver was able to fight off the attacker, and he only made off with a cell phone. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The cab driver then drove to the WaWa in Rio Grande to report the assault. The suspect is described as a white male, mid thirties, crew cut hair, and hooded sweatshirt. If anyone has information about the robbery they are urged to call Middle Township Police at 465-8700.