Man arrested after robbery of taxi driver

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Windsor police have arrested a 58-year-old man who allegedly robbed a taxi driver and left him with serious injuries.

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the area of McDougall Street and Chatham Street East shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Through investigation, officers learned that the suspect was arguing with a cab driver over payment for the taxi. During the argument, the suspect kicked the vehicle. When the driver exited the vehicle to confront him, the suspect allegedly entered the driver’s seat and put the car in reverse while the victim was standing beside it, causing him to fall to the ground.

Police say the suspect then fled the area in the stolen taxi at a high rate of speed, failing to stop for traffic signals.

The victim was transported to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

Within 30 minutes, City Centre Patrol officers located the stolen taxi parked in the area of Ouellette Avenue and Chatham Street East and arrested the suspect without incident in the 900 block of Pelissier Street.

The 58-year-old man has been charged with robbery and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.