posted 02/14/11 07:42 AM | updated 02/14/11 07:42 AM
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Police investigating cab ride sex assault of Seattle U student

By jseattle
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A Seattle University student who took a cab home after a Friday night socializing downtown told police that her driver pulled into a campus parking garage and then began fondling her when she was able to escape, according to a security bulletin sent out to SU staff and faculty.

Seattle Police are investigating the January 29th incident.

The woman told police she hailed the cab downtown after drinking at a social engagement. When he arrived near SU's campus, the driver pulled into a parking garage and locked the vehicle's doors and began assaulting her, the woman said. According to the report, the woman said she was sitting in the front passenger seat of the cab.

The woman told police she screamed and then was able to escape the vehicle. As she ran away, the report says the woman encountered a friend and both people were able to get vehicle information about the cab.

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cabbies!!!!! F-em!
This is exactly why I don't take cabs in Seattle anymore.

I have never had a driver touch me before, but I have had them scare the sheet out of me. Hitting on me late at night when I'm the only one. Asking me where my husband is and why I'm out so late. Refusing to stop the cab and let me out when I demanded... not to mention driving like a-holes.

I feel safer walking down the street at night than in a cab.

Especially when they pretend not to speak English. I'm sorry, but if you can't learn two words, "left" and "right" then you shouldn't be driving a cab.
Comment by Me
February 14, 2011
RE: cabbies!!!!! F-em!
Stereotype much?
Comment by Cash Cab Guy
February 14, 2011