POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an attempted armed robbery of a taxi driver in West Kempsey on Sunday.
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About 6.10am, a 67-year-old taxi driver attended Roscoe Turner Avenue, to pick up a passenger.
As the taxi stopped outside the front of a home, the driver heard the back window of the taxi smash.
A man then approached the driver’s door and threatened the taxi driver with a shortened firearm, demanding cash.
The driver reversed away from the man, who smashed the windscreen with the butt of the firearm.
The taxi drove to Kempsey Police Station.
Officers from Mid North Coast Local Area Command commenced an investigation.
As inquiries continue, investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that may assist are urged to contact Kempsey Police Station.
Police would like to speak to a man described as being between 165 and 175cm tall, thin build, wearing dark tracksuit pants and a black t-shirt.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.