Armed robbery of taxi driver - Currumbin

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a 57-year-old taxi driver by two masked men armed with steak style knives at Currumbin last night.

Around 6.50pm the taxi driver picked up the men from a park at Coolangatta Road at Tugun and drove them to Currumbin. The men asked the driver to stop at the front of a house at Mainsail Place at Currumbin at which time both men produced knives and made demands for money.

The men obtained money before fleeing the taxi.

The driver was no physically injured during the incident.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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