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Authorities: Cabdriver stabbed in Streamwood

A 46-year-old cabdriver was stabbed multiple times but not seriously injured during a robbery attempt in Streamwood early Friday, authorities said.

Schawn Gainer, of Streamwood, was found by officers called to the intersection of Hillside Drive and Oltendorf Road. He received wounds to his arms and chest, authorities said.

They said Gainer was called to the area at about 2:30 a.m. to pick up an unspecified fare. He was attacked inside of his cab.

Officers were unable to locate the offender during a subsequent search of the area, authorities said. They described Gainer's attacker as a black male, standing 5-feet-5, with a slim build and short hair.

Gainer was transported to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, where he was treated and released.

Streamwood Police Department investigators are urging anyone with information to contact them at (630) 837-0953.

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