Swansea man jailed for ‘planned’ robbery of taxi vehicle after driver helps him unload his belongings
A man has been jailed for 12 months after stealing a taxi and crashing it in Aberavon.
Jeremy Higgins, 31, took the vehicle after asking a taxi driver for help loading his belongings. When the driver stepped out to assist, Higgins jumped into the front seat and drove off.
Police later found him on Princess Margaret Way, where he had crashed the taxi, causing significant damage. Officers caught him trying to remove the dashcam and card machine from the vehicle.
Higgins was arrested at the scene and found to be carrying two knives. A phone in his possession was linked to illegal drug supply.
He pleaded guilty to robbery and two counts of possessing a knife or bladed article in a public place. He has now been sentenced to a year in prison.
Detective Sergeant Grant Phillips said: “Jeremy Higgins clearly planned this robbery as he had two knives in his possession. This must have been an incredibly scary experience for the taxi driver.
“Not only did he commit robbery and then crash the taxi, but he was also carrying two dangerous weapons whilst doing so. Therefore, it is only right that he has been sent to prison.”
