MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Police have arrested a man in connection with five robberies of cab drivers over a two-day period.
Authorities say Tonio James Weaver was arrested at a residence on the 5100 block of Knox Avenue North Wednesday morning.
Weaver was suspected in five knife-point robberies of cab drivers from around 4:30 a.m. on June 18 to 7:15 a.m. on June 20.
Weaver is accused of robbing two Red and White cabs, a Blue and White cab, a New Star Taxi driver and a Yellow Taxi.
The investigation continues. The cases will be presented to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for possible charges.
