HAWK ALERT: Armed robbery occurred 10:05 PM in area off Melrose on Samoa Drive with suspect displaying a handgun described as skinny black male mid 20s fled on foot.Short and to the point.
This is the second armed robbery of a cab in that area of Iowa City within the past three days. In that block of Iowa City, actually.
Shortly after 10:00 PM last night, a Yellow Cab driver was called and asked to pick up passenger on Samoa Drive. The driver was approached by a black male in his mid-20s wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The gunman received an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled on foot.
As noted earlier, this is the second armed robbery of a cab driver in three day. The first robbery took place late Friday night and involved a cab driver from Five Star Cab. This driver reported being robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of 2437 Petsel Place in Iowa City by two black men wearing dark clothing.
Anyone who knows anything about either of these armed robberies should contact Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers at 319-358-8477. Callers whose tips lead to the arrest of these suspects could receive awards of up to $1,000.