Woman accused of stealing Henry cab arrested in Columbus, sans...

The woman accused of stealing a Henry County cab after assault the driver was arrested by Columbus police Friday.

Keosha Lannett Riggins was arrested but the cab was not located though authorities believe it is in the Columbus area, according to Lt. Joey Smith of the Henry police.

Police say Riggins, 34, took a taxi Tuesday to an apartment complex, and then assaulted the driver, forced him from the driver's seat and drove off with Metro Gold Cab #2105, a 2006 Dodge Caravan, he said.

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