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VOL. 111, NO. 34 MARCH 19-25, 2020
Man robbed
at knifepoint
in Glendale:
BY ZACHARY GEWELB
ZGEWELB@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@QNS
Police are searching for two crooks
who asked for a ride before robbing
a man in his car at knifepoint
in Glendale Saturday night.
Authorities responded to a call
regarding a robbery in front of 78-72
80th St. in Glendale just before 11 p.m.
on March 14.
Upon arriving at the scene, offi cers
were informed by the 27-year-old victim
that two men who had requested a
ride entered his vehicle.
Once inside, one suspect fl ashed a
knife and demanded the driver fork
over his money before punching him
in the face, police said.
The second suspect exited the vehicle,
fl ashed a fi rearm and stole $100 from
the driver, according to authorities.
The suspects then fl ed westbound
on Myrtle Avenue in a dark colored
vehicle.
Police said it is “unclear” if the victim
was a taxi, Lyft or Uber driver.
Cops said both suspects have light
complexions. One suspect who was
last seen wearing dark colored clothing
is described as being 190 pounds and
having short white hair.
Cops said the second suspect, last
seen wearing dark clothing, is approximately
5 feet, 10 inches tall and
175 pounds with short black hair.
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