Surrey RCMP renew appeal for assistance in taxi cab robbery investigation

The suspect.

SURREY RCMP are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly robbed a taxi driver on February 1 in South Surrey.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on February 1, a lone male passenger robbed a taxi driver who was pulled over near 160th Street and 20th Avenue. The suspect used a weapon to threaten the driver and steal his money.  The suspect then fled on foot. The driver was not injured during this incident.

Surrey RCMP’s Robbery Unit is renewing its public appeal for assistance to identify the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5’8″ tall, with a medium build, wearing a black jacket, black cap and black rimmed glasses.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca