Source: The Star
TWO men are at the centre of a police search following an alleged robbery on a Doncaster taxi driver, which may have involved a knife.
The incident happened on Friday June 4 at around 11.40pm when the 36-year-old taxi driver picked them up in Doncaster town centre.
They asked to be taken to Stainforth. One of the men sat in the passenger seat with the other man sat behind the driver.
On the way to Stainforth the man in the back of the taxi allegedly leaned over and held what is believed to be a small knife into the neck of the driver. The driver was then threatened with violence and made to stop the taxi before being told to get out.
The passenger then moved into the driver’s seat and drove off.
In the taxi there was£300, which had been taken in fares during the evening. The taxi was recovered the next day in Thorpe Willoughby near Selby in North Yorkshire.
The first suspect is described as a white man aged between 25 and 30 years old. He was about 5ft 8ins tall and of a slim build. He had a gaunt face and dark facial stubble.
The second suspect is described as a white man aged between 25 and 30 years old.
He was around 5ft 8ins tall and of a slim build. He has short brown hair and wore a beard.
Anyone with information contact DC Brian Thompson on 0114 220 2020 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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