Likeness of suspect who threatened taxi driver with a gun in attempted robbery released by police
The computer generated image of the man suspected of threatening a taxi driver with a gun The computer generated image of the man suspected of threatening a taxi driver with a gunA taxi driver was threatened at gunpoint during an attempted robbery.
Police have released a computer-generated image of the offender in a bid to put a name to his face.
The man, described as slim and aged in his mid-20s, walked into the offices of Call A Cab on Hyde Road, Denton, and asked for a taxi to the Abbey Hey area at around 6am on December 28. He told the driver that he would be paid on arrival.
But when the car reached Jetson Street, the thug got and and produced a small handgun.
He threatened to shoot the driver for his takings, but the man drove off.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Pc Jason Bell said: "Every day taxi drivers face danger or the threat of violence when they pick up a passenger, particularly if the passenger is drunk. However, to be threatened by a man brandishing a gun is both unusual but also shocking and understandably this driver was badly shaken up.
"But thanks to the work of our forensic imaging specialists, we have compiled an accurate likeness."
Call police on 0161 856 3567 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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