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Jersey City Police Apprehend Taxi Cab Driver Armed Robbery Suspect

Jersey City

JERSEY CITY NJ: Police chased down a suspect that committed an armed robbery of a cab driver overnight.

Quick police response placed officers in the 60's block of Lexington Avenue at around midnight where they were approached by the driver of a taxi cab who reported to them that a male passenger produced a gun and robbed him of cash.

A flood of officers canvassed the area and located the suspect a short distance away.

Cops placed the suspect in custody without incident.

The driver of the taxi was not physically injured.

A police officer reportedly suffered a minor hand injury.

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