Women arrested over taxi robbery

Two women have been arrested after a taxi driver was robbed and his cab stolen, in a broad daylight attack in central Wellington.

They have been charged with aggravated robbery, police said.

An imitation pistol, believed to have been used in the weekend incident had also been found.

Detective Paul Baskett of Wellington police said the women were picked up by the Wellington Combined Taxis driver in Kilbirnie and taken to Te Aro, about 4.30pm on Saturday.

The pair then pointed a pistol at the driver's head, demanded his day's takings and stole his taxi.

It was found in suburban Island Bay a short time later.

- NZPA