Livery Cab Driver Shot in Robbery Attempt in the Bronx

A livery cab driver is in stable condition after being shot three times in an early-morning armed robbery attempt in the Bronx Sunday, police said.

Police said a suspect entered the victim's vehicle on the corner of White Plains Road and Lafayette Avenue just after 5 a.m. 

The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money, then shot the driver three times, police said.

He fled the location without any money.
 
Police say the suspect is in his 20s with a goatee and was last seen wearing a tan jacket and a dark hoodie with "ABERCROMBIE" written on the front.
 
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
 
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