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Lynchburg authorities release description of suspect in armed robbery of cab driver

LYNCHBURG, Va.UPDATE

Authorities have released a description of the man wanted for holding a Lynchburg cab driver at gunpoint early Thursday morning. 

Authorities say the man is 20 to 30 years old, between 5'8" and 6'1" and under 200 pounds. 

At the time of the incident, police say he was wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt and a flat-brim hat.  


ORIGINAL STORY

Authorities are searching for a suspect after they say a Lynchburg cab driver was robbed at gunpoint. 

The call reportedly came in just after 2 a.m. Thursday from the intersection of Park Avenue and Fillmore Street. 

Police say the suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash. 

No injuries were reported, and the incident remains under investigation.