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April 12, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
A 47-year-old taxi driver, Sam Lenon, was robbed of $38 by two passengers in a pre-planned three-man operation involving a pistol and a waiting getaway car, early Monday morning near Simpson Road.
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Trio Robs Cab Driver Of $38
A 47-year-old taxi operator was held up by two passengers early Monday in an apparent three-man, pre-planned operation, but the scheme paid them only $38, police reported.
The driver, Sam Lenon, of 324 Northside Dr. S. W., Apt. 196, was operating a Tiger Flower cab when he was robbed near a given address across town where a get away car waited complete with driver.
Police quoted Lenon as saying he picked up two men about 6:50 a. m., at McDaniel and Arthur Sts. He was instructed to go to a specific address and directed how to reach it.
On Simpson Road, near Hightower, one of the men halted him and pointed a pistol. A 1940 Ford was standing nearby while they went through his pockets and got all his money. Then they joined the third man in the Ford and sped away, throwing the victim's auto keys away before they left.
A 47-year-old taxi operator was held up by two passengers early Monday in an apparent three-man, pre-planned operation, but the scheme paid them only $38, police reported.
The driver, Sam Lenon, of 324 Northside Dr. S. W., Apt. 196, was operating a Tiger Flower cab when he was robbed near a given address across town where a get away car waited complete with driver.
Police quoted Lenon as saying he picked up two men about 6:50 a. m., at McDaniel and Arthur Sts. He was instructed to go to a specific address and directed how to reach it.
On Simpson Road, near Hightower, one of the men halted him and pointed a pistol. A 1940 Ford was standing nearby while they went through his pockets and got all his money. Then they joined the third man in the Ford and sped away, throwing the victim's auto keys away before they left.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Taxi Robbery
Armed Holdup
Getaway Car
Pistol
Pre Planned Operation
What entities or persons were involved?
Sam Lenon
Where did it happen?
Mcdaniel And Arthur Sts., Simpson Road Near Hightower
Story Details
Key Persons
Sam Lenon
Location
Mcdaniel And Arthur Sts., Simpson Road Near Hightower
Event Date
Early Monday, About 6:50 A.M.
Story Details
Taxi driver Sam Lenon picked up two men at McDaniel and Arthur Sts. and was directed to Simpson Road near Hightower, where one pointed a pistol, they took $38 from him, and fled in a waiting 1940 Ford with a third man.