14 November 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Morphett Vale
Published November 15, 2013 | 
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at Thebarton early this morning. Just before 4.30am, a taxi driver was hailed down by a man on the street Morphett Vale and asked to drive him to Thebarton. As requested, the taxi driver drove the passenger to Pearson Street at Thebarton and when payment was requested, the passenger threatened him with a knife and demanded cash. The driver handed him a small amount of cash before the passenger ran off. The driver sustained minor abrasion to his hand as a result of the incident and received treatment at the scene. Police were called and with the assistance of a dog operations, the area was searched but the suspect was not located. The suspect is described as a man of Caucasian appearance, approximately 177cm tall, about 30-years-old, with a fit build and was clean shaven. He was wearing a long sleeve dark blue jacket, black pants – possibly tracksuit pants with a single stripe down the sides, red Nike sneakers and a white baseball cap. – See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/18989-taxi-driver-robbed-at-knife-point-thebarton.html#sthash.3mUoaWp5.dpuf
8 November 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Campsie
Published November 8, 2013 | Police are appealing for information following the assault and armed robbery of a taxi driver at Campsie on the weekend.
About 3:25am on Sunday 3 November 2013, a man was driving a taxi along Beamish Street when he was flagged down by a man who got into the front passenger seat of the taxi.
During the incident the man threatened the driver with a sharp object, demanded cash and punched him in the head a number of times.
The taxi driver stopped on South Parade and turned the taxi off before running away. He was then chased by the passenger and contacted police. A small amount of cash was stolen during the incident.
Police from Campsie Local Area Command attended the scene and despite a search of the area were unable to locate the man.
The taxi driver, a 40-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and taken to Canterbury Hospital for further treatment to facial injuries.
Detectives have released CCTV images of a man who they would like to speak to and believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The man depicted in the images is described as being of Asian appearance, 50-55 years old, about 160cm tall with a slim build, short dark brown hair and wearing a grey jacket, collared t-shirt and long grey pants.
21 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Woody Point
Published October 28, 2013 | Police have charged a 14-year-old boy following investigations into the attempted armed robbery of a taxi driver at Woody Point on Friday night.
It will be alleged around 11.30pm two boys approached the male taxi driver on Whytecliffe Parade before producing a knife and demanding he hand over cash.
The man refused their demands and drove away.
A 14-year-old Woody Point boy has been charged with one count of attempted armed robbery and enter premises with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
7 October 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Collingwood
Published October 11, 2013 | Melbourne Embona detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to rob a taxi driver in Collingwood last month.
Investigators believe the man was picked up from a Reservoir address around 11pm on Friday 13 September.
The man asked the taxi driver to take him to Collingwood.
When the taxi approached Hoddle Street, the man told the driver he had a gun before making demands to pull over and leave the keys in the ignition.
The taxi driver took the keys and fled to a nearby service station where he called police.
The offender checked to see if the keys were in the ignition before fleeing the scene empty handed.
He was last seen running south along Hoddle Street.
The taxi driver was not injured during the incident.
The offender is described as being Caucasian in appearance, medium build with short dark hair.
He was wearing a navy blue bomber jacket with dark pants.
Detectives have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
21 September 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Kingston
Published September 27, 2013 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi driver at Kingston this morning.
Initial investigations indicate two men entered the vehicle outside a licensed premises on Beaudesert Road at Acacia Ridge around 2.30am.
A short time later, the 22-year-old driver stopped the cab at Mawarra Street, Kingston where one of the men exited the vehicle, reached through the driver’s window, produced a knife, and threatened him.
The driver handed over a sum of cash.
Both men fled the scene on foot and were last seen heading through a park towards Mayes Avenue.
The 22-year-old driver was not physically injured during the incident.
The offenders are both described as Pacific Islander in appearance, about 175cm tall with black hair.
15 September 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Dalby
Published September 20, 2013 | Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a taxi driver in Dalby earlier today.
Around 2:45am, two males entered the taxi on Matheson Street, restraining the driver whilst demanding money and attempting to steal a cash box from him.
The two males fled the vehicle empty handed as the 65-year-old driver managed to drive from the scene unharmed.
The males are described as being aged in their late teens and were wearing black hooded jumpers with the hoods pulled over their heads. The front male passenger is described as being 177cms with fair skin and skinny build and light brown/blonde hair.
3 September 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Loganlea
Published September 6, 2013 | A woman has been charged after an armed robbery on a taxi driver at Loganlea this morning.
Around 12.40am, a taxi picked up a woman from a railway station at Loganlea.
When the taxi arrived at its destination in Haig Road, it is alleged the woman has attempted to steal the driver’s mobile phone.
A struggle ensued and the woman allegedly produced a small knife.
The driver disarmed the woman, but was punched to the face causing a laceration and swelling to his eye.
The Logan Tactical Crime Squad was on a proactive patrol in the area and apprehended the woman.
A 28-year-old Holmview woman has been charged with armed robbery with violence.
She is expected to face the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today.
23 August 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Mermaid Waters
Published August 30, 2013 | Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Mermaid Waters.
Around 1.30am, a taxi driver has pulled up on Christina Court when two men approached the vehicle.
One of the men has entered the rear of the vehicle and produced a knife which he held up to the man’s neck.
The two men have taken a sum of cash and have left the scene.
The driver wasn’t physically injured during the robbery.
The men were last seen wearing dark clothing and had their faces covered.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
19 June 2013 – Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Bungalow
Published June 21, 2013 | Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi driver in Bungalow overnight.
Around 9.50pm, three men got into a taxi on Pease Street, Manunda and directed the driver to Cava Close in Bungalow.
One of the three men has produced a knife and demanded money from the driver.
The three have then left the taxi and were last seen running on Cava Close.
The driver did not suffer any physical injuries as a result.
The first man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, around 170cms tall and had a solid build and light brown hair.
The second man is described as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, around 170cms tall with a solid build.
The third man is described as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, 160cms tall and had a slim build.
Police investigations are continuing.
13 April 2013 – Attempted Armed Robbery – Taxi Driver – Elizabeth East
Published April 18, 2013 | Police are investigating an attempted aggravated robbery at Elizabeth East.
At about 2.10am today, police were called to Holcomb Street, after reports of a man armed with a knife attempting to rob a taxi driver.
He fled the scene empty-handed, and patrols searched the area, but were unable to locate the man.
The male taxi driver was not injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, and was wearing a white jacket and carrying green shopping bags.
– See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/13554-attempted-aggravated-robbery-at-elizabeth-east.html#sthash.VwD12p9y.dpuf
