Police hunt knife robber who fled cops in dramatic Doncaster chase
The robber threatened a man with a knife and then managed to evade police
Police are hunting a knife wielding robber who stole a man’s BMW and then led officers on a chase across parts of Doncaster before managing to escape.
Officers gave chase in Mexborough on Saturday lunchtime following the earlier attack.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday 5 September at 12.49pm we received a report of a robbery on Oak Road in Rotherham.
“It is alleged that a man threatened a victim with a knife, before stealing his belongings, including his keys to his BMW X5, credit card and cash.
“Just under an hour later, roads policing officers sighted the vehicle on Wath Road in Mexborough and requested that the driver stop.
“The driver failed to stop and a pursuit commenced.
“The vehicle was recovered a short time later and our enquiries to find those responsible are continuing.”
Anyone with information can call South Yorkshire Police on 101.