Robbery rampage hits Stoke-on-Trent

A knifeman carried out a spree of robberies in Stoke-on-Trent, targeting both a shopping centre and a taxi driver, according to an article published by Stokesentinel on 2 April 2026. The perpetrator robbed a worker at the Potteries Centre and subsequently a taxi driver, part of what Stokesentinel described as a “rampage” through the town. Staffordshire police responded to the incidents in the city. Businesses and workers in commercial settings should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities immediately. Source : Stokesentinel See the burglary map to follow reported incidents near you, and our guides to choose an alarm system or check your home insurance .