Police are appealing for public assistance after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed in the state’s north overnight.
Just before 10.30pm (Saturday 14 March 2020), police have been told a woman flagged down a taxi on Turnock Street, between Elrond Road and Pearl Street, at Kingscliff.
The woman told the taxi driver, a 57-year-old man, that she was headed to Altona Road, Cudgen, where a friend was waiting.
On arrival at the location, a white hatchback pulled up behind the taxi and a man exited the vehicle.
The man struck the taxi driver in the face with a baton before the woman stole cash from inside the taxi.
The pair then fled in the hatchback and were last seen driving south on Tweed Coast Road.
The 57-year-old man suffered facial injuries and was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District were notified and commenced an investigation.
As inquiries continue, officers are hoping to speak with a man and woman who may be able to assist with the investigation.
The woman has been described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, of a medium build, aged between 25 and 30, and was last seen wearing shorts and a green hooded jumper.
The man has been described as having a medium build, about 182cm tall, and was last seen wearing a grey beanie, white T-shirt and blue jeans.
Investigators are also urging any witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision in the area at the time to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
