Two people were arrested after allegedly robbing a taxi driver at knifepoint at Elizabeth East overnight.

Police were called to Midway Road, near Spruance Road, Elizabeth East about 2.50am on Sunday 2 September by a taxi driver who reported two passengers had threatened him with a knife, stole money and ran off.

The driver was not physically injured.

Police searched the area and located the suspects in nearby Waldron Street.

A 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, both from Elizabeth Vale, were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.  They were refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow, Monday 3 September.

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