Police issue e-fit appeal after taxi driver robbed in Bridlington

It happened on Station Avenue

Author: Karen LiuPublished 9th May 2022

Humberside Police are appealing for help in identifying a man following a robbery in Bridlington.

Officers have published this e-fit after the incident on Station Avenue in the town.

On Wednesday 4th May a taxi driver is reported to have collected a man at approximately 12:40pm. Whilst inside the taxi, the man is alleged to have threatened the driver with a knife and demanded money.

The man then reportedly fled, making off with an estimated £600 in cash.

The driver was physically unharmed but was understandably left shaken by the incident.

Police say they have carried out extensive enquiries into the incident and are now in a position to release this E-fit image to assist their investigations.

They are appealing for anyone who recognises the man shown, or may have witnessed the incident or anything suspicious around this time, to come forward.

If you have any information that would be helpful to enquiries, please call the non-emergency number 101 quoting log 15 of 4 May. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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