Tuesday 31 October 2017

Cabbie Robbed at Cooks Hill

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are searching for a man who robbed a taxi driver at Cooks Hill overnight.

The cabbie was driving along Parkway Avenue near Union Street at about 7.30 when his passenger threatened him, demanding cash.

The bandit fled with the day's takings after a struggle with the driver.

He;s described as being in his mid 20's with a medium build, short light brown hair and a scruffy appearance.

He was wearing a blue cap and a green shirt and was last seen running west along Parkway Avenue.

The driver wasn't injured.