Detectives investigating a robbery in Basingstoke have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
Shortly before 1pm on January 11, a 17-year-old boy was walking through the underpass at New Road, between Castons Yard and the back of McDonalds, when a man approached him demanded he hand over his phone and wallet.
The teenager then noticed that the man was holding a knife. The victim then handed over his wallet – black leather-style with a picture of the Joker from Batman on the front - and phone – a Samsung Texto E2222 - and the man left the scene.
The man is described as white, aged in his 20s, about 6ft tall and broad build. He was wearing a baggy black zip-up hooded-top with the hood up and faded blue jeans and trainers. He was untidy in his appearance and spoke with a Polish accent.
Detective Constable Natalie Stallworthy said: “This was a knifepoint robbery which occurred in broad daylight in a busy area of town, so someone must have seen something.
“Students from Queen Mary’s College regularly use this route to walk into the town centre, so may have seen a man similar to the e-fit picture.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Stallworthy at Basingtoke Police Station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
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