Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi driver at Southport last night.

About 10.20pm a taxi driver stopped outside a residence in Rose Street to collect a fare. A male youth entered the taxi and threatened the driver with a knife.

The youth fled on foot along Railway Street after stealing cash and a mobile phone.

The taxi driver was not hurt.

The youth is described as about 15-years-of-age, Caucasian in appearance, 155cms tall with fair hair.

He was wearing a dark hooded jumper and light blue shorts.

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