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Police appeal after taxi driver robbed by passenger whilst driving in Stockton-on-Tees
Police are seeking information after a passenger stole money from a taxi driver in Norton in the early hours of Friday.
The theft was reported at about 4.35am on Leven Road, Cleveland Police said. The passenger ran off, possibly towards Norton High Street.
The suspect was described as a man wearing grey shorts, a black jacket and a black cap.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Detectives from Stockton CID are appealing for information after a taxi driver had his money stolen from him by a passenger in his cab while driving down Leven Road in Norton at about 4.35am this morning, Friday 2 October.
“The male suspect ran off down the road potentially towards Norton High Street. He was wearing grey shorts, a black jacket and a black cap.
“We would ask anyone in the area to check their doorbell, private CCTV or dash cam footage and contact us if they see any relevant footage has been captured. Similarly, anyone who saw the suspect running, or who has any information to help enquiries is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 197316.”
