Erick Michael Gustaven, 18, was arrested after Ramapo police responded to a report of the attempted armed robbery at 4 a.m. in the parking lot of the Grace Point Church at 384 New Hempstead Road, New City, Corbett said.
When officers arrived, they met with a taxi driver who told them Gustaven had just attempted to rob him with a knife before running from the area on foot, Corbett said.
Officers were able to track down Gustavsen who was charged with attempted robbery and possession of a forged instrument, police said.
Gustavsen is being held at the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
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