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21 Feb 2008

Kirkby taxi driver robbed at gunpoint

A KIRKBY taxi driver was threatened and robbed at gunpoint after he
dropped off a passenger in Nottingham on Monday.

The 61-year-old man, who works for Oasis Taxis on Lowmoor Road, was
asked to drop off a man in Argyle Street in Radford just before 10am.

When they arrived the suspect produced a black handgun and made off
with a quantity of money and two mobile phones after threatening the
driver, who was left shaken but unhurt.

Police desribe the suspect as black, of medium build, aged 24 to 35,
around 5ft 10" tall, and clean-shaven.

He was wearing a black, hooded waterproof jacket with the hood up and
pulled tightly around his face.

Before being picked up the suspect stood outside the office and waited for
the taxi, and is believed to have spoken to a member of the public who
went into the newsagents next door.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Gary Dodd on
0115 844 5050 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Mansfield Chad
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23 Feb 2008

Driver's shock at gun drama

A KIRKBY taxi driver has spoken of his shock after he was threatened and robbed at gun point as he dropped off a passenger.

Lenny Brown (61), who works for Oasis Taxis on Lowmoor Road, was
asked to drop off a man on Argyle Street in Radford just before 10am on 18th February.

When they arrived, the passenger took out a black handgun and made off
with around £230 in cash and two mobile phones after threatening Mr Brown.

This week, Mr Brown told Chad he had been left shaken by the terrifying
incident, but was determined to carry on with his job.

"I thought he was going into his pocket to get money for the fare but
instead he pulled out the gun," he said. "I was more shocked than anything else.

"I had been expecting him to do a runner because he didn't say anything
to me throughout the ride which is
unusual. I gave chase after him, but had to give up and I went to call the police.

"What happened didn't really hit me until later that night and it made me
wonder why I'm doing this job and whether I should give it up because of my wife.

"I am back into the swing of things now though, I am OK and I am not
going to let this incident put me off my job."

Police desribed the suspect as black, of medium build, aged 24-35, around
5ft 10ins tall and clean-shaven.

He was wearing a black hooded waterproof jacket with the hood up and
pulled tightly around his face.

Before being picked up, the suspect stood outside the office and waited for
the taxi, and is believed to have spoken to a member of the public who
went into the newsagents next door.

Source: Mansfield Chad
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Who in their right mind carries £230 in their car??

Clearly someone who can afford to lose it.

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IDFIMH

Knowing Lenny I thought he'd have more sense than that, I wasn't blessed with knowledge but when it comes to carrying that amount in a car common sense has to kick in. There's loads of places he could have stashed his money.

29 Feb 2008

Kirkby man charged with robbing taxi driver

A KIRKBY man will appear before Nottingham Magistrates Court today charged with robbing a taxi driver and possession of a firearm.

Ricardo Anthony Frankson (26), of Chartwell Road, is accused of stealing
around £230 and two mobile phones from Lenny Brown after he was
dropped off at Argyle Street in Radford on 18th February.

Mr Brown, who works for Kirkby firm Oasis Taxis, was left shaken, but
unhurt by his ordeal and has since returned to work.

Source: Mansfield Chad

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29 Feb 2008

Man charged in taxi robbery case

A man has been charged in connection with the armed robbery of a taxi
driver in Nottingham.

The driver, 61, picked up a man from Kirkby-in-Ashfield on 18 February
and was asked to go to Radford.

When they arrived, the passenger pulled out a handgun and stole money
and two mobile phones before running off.

Ricardo Frankson, 26, of Chartwell Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, has been
charged with robbery and possession of a firearm.

No-one was hurt in the incident.

Mr Frankson is due to appear before Nottingham magistrates on Friday.

Source: BBC News
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