Taxi driver robbed in Wellingborough
Published Date:
05 September 2008
Police officers are appealing for information about a man wearing a high visibility jacket after a taxi driver was robbed in Wellingborough.
The incident took place in Minerva Way in the town at about 12.30am on Friday 5 September after the 58-year-old driver had picked up a fare at the taxi rank in Orient way in the town centre.
Once the driver had taken the offender to Minerva Way, the offender demanded cash and claimed to be in possession of a knife. The driver handed over a small amount of cash before a brief struggle ensued, in which the offender was punched in the face.
The offender then ran off.
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He was wearing a sleeveless high visibility jacket, aged between 20 and 30, about 5ft 8ins tall and was of slim build.
Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information, should call Northamptonshire police on 08453 700700 - alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Last Updated:
06 September 2008 6:32 AM
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