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HomeIndyBeer bottle threat against Geelong taxi driver

Beer bottle threat against Geelong taxi driver

POLICE are hunting a man who allegedly threatened a Geelong taxi driver with a beer bottle and damaged his cab.
Victoria Police said the driver picked up the man with another male and a woman from Norlane Bowling Club on 6 February.
The wanted man, who sat in the front, and the female appeared intoxicated.
Police alleged he damaged the taxi’s camera and threatened to seriously injure the driver.
The driver took them to an address in Robin Ave, Norlane.
Police this week released images of three people they want to question over the incident
Police asked anyone with information to phone Constable Aaron Elford at Corio Police Station on 5273 9555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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