Shrewsbury taxi driver robbed at knifepoint
A taxi driver in Shrewsbury was robbed at knifepoint by a passenger who demanded he handed over cash.
West Mercia Police are now appealing for information following the incident, which happened shortly after 1am today.
The suspect was picked up from the junction of St Michaels Street and Crewe Street next to the Maltings.
After been driven about a mile near to the former Dana prison, the passenger threatened the driver with a knife, forcing him to hand over about £55.
Police are urging anyone to come forward with information after the cab driver was left badly shaken.
Detective Constable Mat Crisp, the investigating officer, said: "I am appealing for witnesses or information about this robbery.
"In particular, I'm interested in any sightings of the suspect before the offence in the Ditherington and Maltings area or any sightings after the offence in the Castlefields area.
"The circumstances are that at about 1.10am today, a taxi was ordered to collect from the junction of St Michaels Street and Crewe Street close to the Maltings.
"The lone male was collected and requested to be dropped off at the rear of the former Dana prison.
"He then produced what is believed to be a knife and threatened the driver before stealing cash from him and making off towards North Street."
The driver was unhurt but badly shaken.
The robber is described as white, of stocky build, about six feet tall, with face stubble.
He was wearing a blue tracksuit hoody and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Anybody with information should call 101 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.