Man smashes door window of taxi in Northampton and takes off with £50 in cash

A Timberland bag containing £50 in change was stolen from a taxi that was parked on the drive of a residential property in Sandhurst Close, Northampton.

The theft took place between 8.45pm and 9.15pm on Sunday, February 7 when the offender smashed the driver's door window and stole a Timberland bag, which had been left under the driver's seat. It contained £50 in change.

The offender is described as a white man, six foot tall and of a slim build. He was wearing a grey hooded top, jogging bottoms, a beanie hat and a cross-body bag. He was carrying a torch and left the scene on foot, heading into the Sandhurst housing estate.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: "Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the theft, or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area between the stated times."

Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting reference number: 21000078277. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555111.