Duffy's taxi stolen in front of cabbie's house recovered less than half hour later
Duffy's taxi stolen in front…
Shortly after 11 p.m. Monday evening a cab driver for Duffy's taxi had his car stolen while he went into his house in the Waverly West area.
He noticed the car driving off moments later and called his dispatcher.
The dispatcher promptly notified police and tracked the cab's movements through the company's GPS tracking system.
The dispatcher at the Duffy's office on Notre Dame tracked the stolen cab on the GPS system.
The taxi dispatcher stayed on the line with the police dispatcher relaying the cab's whereabouts for about 25 minutes.
About eight police cars were on the lookout for the stolen cab which raced from Waverley West and was recovered on Nova Vista Road, where the suspect ran off. Police were on the scene with dogs tracking the suspect. As of 3 a.m. police had not yet caught the suspect.
The taxi was not damaged and was taken to the police station as part of their investigation. All taxis in town are equipped with video cameras and the videos will also be reviewed.
All photos by Doug Kretchmer
Categories: Our City, Safety, SoutheastBy Doug Kretchmer May 19, 2015
Author: Doug Kretchmer
Doug's artistic endeavours include photography, video art, drawing, poetry and acting. He also has a background in alternative radio in Vancouver where he produced and programmed a radio show from 1997 to 2001. He is involved in Winnipeg's art scene as an active member of Ace Art, Art From the Heart, Platform Gallery and as a producer member of Videopool, where he served as a board member from 2003 to 2009. He is enjoying writing for the CNC, sharing stories and giving a voice to people who might not otherwise be heard.
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