Police are calling for information in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Gillen overnight.
Around 9pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a Taxi had been stolen while attending a job on Newland Street.
It is alleged that a male entered the Taxi on Newland Street, before exiting the vehicle and opening the driver's side door and pulling the driver out of the vehicle. He subsequently assaulted the driver multiple times, before entering the vehicle and driving away.
A short time later, the alleged offender returned in the Taxi, parked and left the scene without further incident.
Police attended and seized the vehicle for forensic testing and the offender remains outstanding. The victim did not require medical treatment.
Strike Force Viper have carriage of the incident and investigations are ongoing.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25165073. Anonymous reports can be made through 1800 333 000.
