Attempted 'sharp bladed' armed robbery on Dundee taxi driver sparks police appeal

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Police in Dundee are currently investigating an alleged attempted robbery of a taxi driver, which happened between 9:30 – 9:45am on Monday 3 May, in Morgan Street, Dundee.

The driver of a grey Skoda Octavia picked up a fare in St Andrews Street, and drove to Morgan Street. Upon arrival, the passenger threatened the taxi driver with a sharp or bladed implement of some kind and demanded money from him.

The taxi driver managed to get out of the car and away from the suspect, sustaining an injury to his hand in the process. The suspect left empty-handed and made off along Park Avenue towards Baxter Park.

Officers would like to trace a man described as white, in his 30’s, about 5ft 8 and slim build, who was wearing a black face mask, black baseball cap with no obvious markings, black zip up jacket and black bottoms. He spoke with a local accent and appeared to have a dark beard or stubble.

If you have any information that could assist the force's enquiries, please call 101 or speak with any police officer. Also, information can be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. The police reference is incident 0797 of 3 May.