Arrests have now been made in the investigation of an alleged robbery of a taxi driver. 

 
Shortly after 2:00am December 20, 2009, West Vancouver Police were called to assist a taxi driver on Marine Drive near 22nd street in West Vancouver.
  

The driver had become involved in a dispute with four passengers.
 

During the confrontation, the driver reported being dragged off the street into nearby bushes and being repeatedly hit and kicked and being robbed of an undisclosed quantity of cash.  The driver suffered significant bruising, cuts and abrasions.

Images generated from a taxicab video security camera were circulated Wednesday morning via the department website, E-Policing email alert system and various media outlets seeking public assistance. Late Wednesday afternoon, four men voluntarily attended the West Vancouver Police Station.
 

After further investigation, West Vancouver Police arrested two of the four men.  

The two were held at West Vancouver Police Headquarters overnight and taken to North Vancouver Provincial Court today for a first appearance.
 

A charge of Robbery (S.343 C.C.C.) has now been sworn against 21 year old Adam Joshua HARTLEY of West Vancouver.   

One charge each of Robbery and Mischief (S.430) has been sworn against 21 year old Adrien James PING of West Vancouver.

Both men have been released on bail pending a further court appearance January 6, 2010.