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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC - Monday night, a North Area cabbie had no idea what was about to happen to her when she picked up two men in Dorchester Manor.
The passengers told the cabbie to drive them to Drayton Avenue to pick up a friend. But when they got there, one of the guys put a gun to the back of her head. He ordered her to give up the cash. She gave them 60 dollars. Then they threw the cabbie to the ground, got in the cab and drove off. The cab was found Tuesday afternoon in Dorchester Manor.
Dorchester County investigators say Tuesday's robbery is one of several that have happened recently in Dorchester Manor, Stratton Capers, Saddlebrook Mobile Home Park, and Hunters Ridge. All are believed to be the work of one team of robbers, who are holding up anyone who looks like an easy target.
"I think if these guys believe that you have some money or they see you have something they want, they're gonna take it," Dorchester County Sheriff's Captain James Nettles said.
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