VIDEO: Victim Describes Robber Who Tried to Pick Her Up

According to reports from the , a Norristown woman was robbed at gunpoint late Sunday night and, in a bizarre turn of events, the robber attempted to pick up his victim.

The 30-year-old victim, a driver for Germantown Cab Company, was reportedly flagged down by the suspect at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, on the corner of Main and Swede streets. Once in her cab, the suspect spoke in what the victim believed was an obviously fake Jamaican accent and asked to be taken to his home on Oak Street near the park.

As the cab approached Arch and Oak streets, the suspect allegedly pulled out a small black semiautomatic handgun and instructed the victim to keep driving. As the victim continued on Arch Street and circled the block, the suspect went through her purse. He didn't remove anything from her purse and spent the time "making small talk" and asked if she had a boyfriend.

When the cab arrived back at Arch and Oak streets, the victim handed over the  $88 she had on her. The suspect then reportedly told her to get out of the cab, reassuring her he would not take the car, but wanted her to stand and turn around in a circle so he could see her better. He then asked the victim for her phone number. The victim gave the suspect her boyfriend's phone number and he then exited the cab and instructed her to drive away.

Officers contacted the victim's boyfriend and advised him to contact the police if the suspect called.

The suspect, described as an extremely light-skinned, or "high yellow," black male in his 20s, approximately 5'4", 150-160 lbs., and wearing a green fleece and dark jeans, was last seen walking north on Arch Street towards Jacoby Street.

Anyone with information about this crime or the suspect should contact the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977.