Stockton CID is asking for witnesses after a taxi driver had his money stolen by a passenger while driving through Norton early on Friday 2 October 2026.
Cleveland Police said the cab was travelling along Leven Road at about 4.35am when the theft happened. The male suspect then ran off down the road, possibly towards Norton High Street.
Suspect description
Police said he was wearing grey shorts, a black jacket and a black cap. Officers have not named the driver or said how much cash was taken.
Police appeal
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Detectives from Stockton CID are appealing for information after a taxi driver had his money stolen from him by a passenger in his cab while driving down Leven Road in Norton at about 4.35am this morning, Friday 2nd October.
“We would ask anyone in the area to check their doorbell, private CCTV or dash cam footage and contact us if they see any relevant footage has been captured.
“Similarly, anyone who saw the suspect running, or who has any information to help enquiries, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 197316.”
Teesside Live and The Northern Echo both carried the same force appeal on 2 October. No arrests had been reported in those accounts.