Rider pulls knife on California cabbie, leaves tip

[December 22, 2010]  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A California taxi passenger may have an anger problem, but he's no Grinch.

Police in Sacramento got a report that a man pulled a knife on a cab driver during a dispute over the weekend but still made sure to pay his fare -- plus tip.

The Sacramento Bee says the rider argued with the driver about his desired destination on Saturday then pulled out a folding-blade knife, prompting the driver to run away on foot.

The passenger also fled -- after leaving his cab fare and a tip.

Police say the passenger has not been found.

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Information from: The Sacramento Bee, http://www.sacbee.com/

[Associated Press]

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