Dear Resident

We're appealing for witnesses following an incident of false imprisonment in Amersham. 

Between 4pm and 4.15pm on Sunday 22 December 2024, the victim, a woman in her twenties, got in a taxi outside Oakfield Corner on Hill Ave, near the Natwest bank. A disagreement then ensued between the victim and the taxi driver around the cost of the journey. 

The victim asked to take a bus instead, and the driver locked the car doors and refused to let the victim out. 

The victim was let out when a crowd formed around the taxi, and the driver sped away.

The offender is described as a middle-aged Asian man and was seen to be wearing a beige or green suit jacket. 

The taxi is described as silver saloon car, potentially a Mercedes. 

We are interested to hear from members of the public who formed a small crowd around the taxi, and also those who helped the victim after the incident.

"Anyone with information can make a report online or call 101 quoting reference 43240618707.

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