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Two men robbed a cab driver in Whitman last week.

At 8:27 p.m. Jan. 27, the complainant met with authorities at Fifth and Shunk streets, telling them of a robbery at the point of a gun at 400 St. Michael Drive, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. While situated at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, he picked up two individuals who directed him to go to the eventual scene of the crime.

When he arrived, the primary offender pointed a gun at him and said “Give me all your money, and I won’t hurt you.” He handed the individuals $475, observing them walking on St. Michael Drive toward Fifth Street. He described the first as black, 21 to 22 years old, 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds; having a dark complexion; being clean-shaven; and wearing a black shirt, hoodie and pants; and the second as black, 21 to 22 years old, 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds; having a light complexion; and wearing a black hoodie, pants and knit hat.

To report information, call South Detectives’ tip line at 215-685-1635 or visit www.phillypolice.com/forms.

Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.

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