Alberta RCMP are asking for the public’s help Thursday in locating two suspects after a taxi driver was threatened and robbed in Red Deer, which is about 150 kilometres north of Calgary.
The incident happened at approximately 8:15 p.m. Saturday when RCMP said the taxi driver picked up two men at the corner of 43 Avenue and 39 Street.
Once in the taxi, RCMP said the men brandished a needle they said was infected with HIV and demanded cash from the driver.
The two men then fled the taxi on foot with a small amount of money, travelling west down an alley behind 39 Street, police said. The driver was not injured in the robbery.
Both suspects are described as having slim builds and dark hair. One appeared to be about 25 years old and was wearing a red T-shirt and dark sunglasses. The second appeared to be about 40 years old and was wearing a “dirty grey shirt” police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also report tips online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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