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Machete wielding carjacking

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Jun, 2024 04:23 PM
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A woman has been charged after allegedly stealing a taxi cab while wielding a machete. 

Victoria police say the woman requested a ride to several places on Friday night and when the cab driver asked her to pay up, she allegedly threatened the driver with a machete and drove off with the taxi.

The driver was left on the sidewalk and the woman was taken into custody with the help of Saanich Police and West Shore R-C-M-P.

The accused is charged with robbery and possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose.

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