Police launch investigation after incident in taxi from York Station

Police are investigating an alleged theft after a passenger is alleged to have refused their fare from York city centre.

Police launch investigation after incident in taxi from York Station

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POLICE are investigating an alleged theft after a passenger is alleged to have refused their fare from York city centre.

The incident happened at 11.30pm on June 27 after a person was picked up at York Railway Station.

The passenger was taken to Cornlands Road and upon drop off refused to pay the fare, North Yorkshire Police said.

A spokesperson said: “The sole occupant left without offering payment into a block of communal flats.

“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact us online in the first instance:

• Email: PC 662 ABEL on samantha.abel@northyorkshire.police.uk

• Online: Visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’

• Live chat: Available via our website, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

“If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.

“Please quote reference 12260120439 when providing information.”