Media Release
Police continue appeal for information on taxi armed robbery, Kangaroo Point
Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public following the armed robbery of a taxi driver at Kangaroo Point last weekend.
Around 2.30am on Saturday October 24, three men entered a taxi at the intersection of Thorn and Shafston Streets.
The passenger in the rear seat behind the driver produced a gun, threatened the taxi driver and demanded money.
The three men then got out of the taxi with a sum of cash, and fled the area on foot.
Detective Sergeant Chris Fenelon of Dutton Park CIB said police were making an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“We are asking the public to assist in identifying these men,” Detective Sergeant Fenelon said.
“Due to the potential danger involved it is imperative we identify those pictured.”
The front passenger is described as being of a Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, proportionate build with short light coloured hair. He was wearing a t-shirt and jeans.
The rear passenger is described as being of Islander appearance, 170cm tall, thin build with tanned complexion.
The rear driver’s side passenger is described as being of Islander appearance with tanned complexion, fit build, 170cm tall, shoulder length black hair and he was wearing jeans and a light coloured T-shirt.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
07 3015 2444
