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Woman dumped by bogus taxi driver who then returned to rob her


Police are urging the public to come forward after a woman was dumped at the side of the road just outside Retford by a bogus taxi driver who returned to rob her.

The force would like to speak to witnesses after the 24-year-old victim was robbed near North View Farm, between Retford United's ground and the Welham/Little Gringley crossroads on Leverton Road, at about 8.30pm on Tuesday, February 11.

The victim was in Retford when she got into the attacker's car, thought to be a dark saloon, mistakenly thinking it was a taxi.

While they were driving along Leverton Road, the man pulled over and got her out of the car. He drove off before returning to take her phone and handbag.

The man was Asian in appearance, in his late 20s/ early 30s, with dark hair. He was clean shaven, just under 6ft, and of medium build. He wore dark clothing, including a polo shirt with a jumper or cardigan on top.

When the Times reported the attack on www.retford times.co.uk readers reacted with shock and concern.

'This is terrible,' wrote one. 'What is the world coming to?'

Another said: 'What's happening in our little town? The poor woman. Take care ladies when travelling home.'

The reaction was so strong because the incident was initially announced as a sexual assault - which would have been the second such crime in a matter of days in the town.

But two days later the Times was told by Chief Inspector Paul Murphy that the police were no longer pursuing the sexual nature of the attack.

"We are investigating the matter as a robbery and keeping an open mind," he said. "We'd like people to keep an eye on how much they're drinking and think about how they're going to get home.

"Before getting into what you think is a taxi, check it has a licence plate and make a note of the registration number."

Chief Insp Murphy said officers were out in Retford on Saturday night to reassure people about the two crimes, both of which he said were isolated and unconnected. Police are appealing for witnesses to the Leverton Road attack to come forward.

Did you see the dark saloon? Did you see the woman on the side of the road? Or perhaps you recognise the suspect's description?

If so, you can call Notts Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


Read more: http://www.retfordtimes.co.uk/Woman-dum ... z2tqeuWFCb

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