A woman allegedly called for a cab this morning in St. Joseph then took it by force.

The St. Joseph Police Department said a black Chevrolet Malibu owned by All American Cab was taken around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday from the area of 11th and Powell.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said the woman, described as a black female allegedly called for a cab, assaulted the cab driver and took the vehicle.

The cab has a sticker with the number 10 on it.

Wilson said no weapons were known to be used at this time.

The woman is believed to possibly be traveling to Kansas City, however as of 10:26 a.m. police did not know her location.