Crime & Safety
Ride-Share Driver Assaulted, Robbed In Hanover: Police
A ride-share driver was assaulted and robbed in Hanover, police said. The suspects slashed the driver's tire and stole his camera.
HANOVER, MD — Police announced that passengers assaulted and robbed their ride-share driver Tuesday in Hanover. The 33-year-old driver sustained a minor hand injury during the attack.
Officers said the assault happened around 3 a.m. near Dorchester Boulevard and Arbor Grove Drive. The driver was picking up a group, but he could not accommodate all the passengers.
One passenger stole the victim's camera, authorities said. Police accused another suspect of:
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- Displaying a knife
- Kicking and punching the driver
- Puncturing a back tire
The three males and one female then fled, officers said.
Authorities did not mention which ride-sharing service the driver was working for.
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-6155. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.
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