Unarmed robbery and theft: Nerang
Police are searching for two men after a taxi driver was assaulted and his taxi stolen last night at Nerang.
About 3am the 37-year-old driver stopped at the intersection of Mortensen Road and Cayuga Street to drop off the two men.
After requesting payment, the male passenger in the front seat punched the driver and demanded money and his mobile phone.
The driver exited the taxi and the male passenger got into the driver’s seat and drove away.
The cab was found a short time later in Taree Street at Burleigh Heads. The driver was treated at the Gold Coast Hospital for bruising and swelling to his left eye.
Police would also like to talk with two other passengers who were dropped off at Pacific Pines prior to the incident.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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