Police: 3 teens stole money from taxi driver in Westbury

Police say one of the boys had a fake gun on him.

News 12 Staff

Dec 27, 2024, 10:17 PM

Updated 15 hr ago

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Three teenagers are accused of robbing a taxi driver Thursday in Westbury.
Police say the 72-year-old driver was dropping off a 15-year-old boy and two 13-year-old boys. At least one of the children then flashed what appeared to be a gun and took money from the driver.
Authorities say the boys fled but that police found them nearby.
One of the boys had a fake gun on him, according to police.