Taxi Driver Robbed In Somercotes
Police Officers investigating the knifepoint robbery of a taxi driver are asking for any information that can help with their enquiries.
The incident occurred in Warwick Court, Somercotes, on Sunday, 8 September, at around 12.50am.
A woman got into the rear taxi and restrained the driver in his seat, while at the same time a man opened the passenger door, produced a knife and demanded cash.
A quantity of money was handed over and the drivers PDA was also taken – the pair then walked off in the direction of Belvoir Way.
If you have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
Please quote the reference number 19*478368 in any correspondence:
Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us
Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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