Robbery, Mundingburra
Police are investigating following the robbery of a taxi driver in Mundingburra overnight.
Initial investigations indicate at around 11pm, a man allegedly entered a taxi in Love Lane, Mundingburra.
The man was allegedly aggressive and swearing and asked the taxi driver to pick up another man who was standing in the street.
The two men allegedly stated they were unable to pay the fare and were asked by the taxi driver to exit the vehicle as the driver no longer wanted the fare.
In Mabin Street, one of the male passengers exited the taxi. The remaining male passenger seated in the rear of the taxi allegedly grabbed the taxi driver by the shirt and allegedly choked the driver demanding money.
The male passenger allegedly grabbed hold of the steering wheel causing the driver to lose control and crash into a tree in Mabin Street.
The male passenger also allegedly damaged the taxi camera.
Both men have allegedly left of foot towards Garden Street with a sum of cash.
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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