Appeal following attempted robbery in Cumbernauld
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the assault and attempted robbery of a taxi driver in Cumbernauld.
The driver was approached by a man while he was parked in at the bus stop on Blackthorn Road at Rowan Road, around 12.30am on Sunday, 29 October, 2023.
The man assaulted the driver and demanded he hand over money.
Detective Sergeant Karen Murray said: “While the taxi driver was not seriously injured he was left extremely shaken by this incident.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to trace this man.
“He is described as wearing a blue/black jacket and a disposable face mask. He was carrying a white carrier bag.
“I would ask anyone who was in the area around this time and recognises this description of the man, or perhaps has relevant dash-cam footage which could assist us, to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 0192 of Sunday, 29 October, 2023.
