Police appeal for footage of Batley robbery suspect

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Detectives investigating the robbery of a taxi driver in Batley have launched a new appeal for any footage of a suspect near the scene.

Kirklees District Crime Squad are again appealing for information or footage as they continue to investigate the robbery of a taxi driver near Fry Dayz fishing in Batley Parade at around 3.25am on Thursday 25th April.

The suspect, described as white, aged in his 20s, of medium build, with facial scars and wearing black clothing, may have been lingering on Manor Way, Parade or Maythorne Avenue just before the attack.

Officers would also like residents on Hazel Grove, Lime Tree Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, Ashmead, Pine Grove and Chestnut Avenue to see if they have any footage of him.

The robbery took place after a Toyota Prius taxi, which had been ordered to an address there, pulled up at the location.

A suspicious man then got into it and threatened the driver with a knife before assaulting him.

The suspect then fled with cash and other items from the victim’s car, leaving the driver unharmed but very shaken.

Anyone with footage of the suspect or who can assist with the investigation is asked to contact Kirklees District Crime Squad on 101 quoting police crime number 13240219932.

Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.