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Nashville, TN (WTVF) — Metro Nashville police arrested two men in connection with a robbery scheme in which they posed as rideshare drivers on Broadway.
According to police, the victim got into the suspects’ vehicle outside of Jason Aldean’s restaurant on Broadway early Friday. The two men inside the vehicle robbed the man of his wallet which contained $500, police said.
The suspects, Michael Hill and John James drove away from the scene. Police pursued them until the two men stopped the car at University Court and 1st Ave S. The defendants then bailed out of their vehicle and began running from police. However, after a brief chase, the suspects were caught and arrested.
Police said the victim’s wallet was recovered in the vehicle. They also found the driver’s license in the car and discovered that it was revoked.
Rideshare apps like Uber offer safety tips for customers. One tip includes checking the license plate of the vehicle you’re about to get into to make sure it matches the vehicle listed in your app.
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