Detectives release CCTV image after elderly man threatened in Oakridge
Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in which a 70-year-old man was threatened.
Shortly after 1pm on Saturday, June 11, the victim was approached by a man in Coleman Close, Oakridge.
The man then demanded the victim hand over his wallet and threatened him with a knife. The victim challenged the man and he ran off towards Norn Hill.
Fortunately the victim was not injured and nothing was stolen.
The man is described as –
White
Aged in his 20s
5ft 10ins tall
Of medium build
Had short dark brown hair and sideburns which came down to his earlobes
He was wearing a blue tracksuit top and bottoms and the top had the word ‘Pullman’ printed on it in white lettering. He was also wearing white trainers.
Detective Constable Louise Trigg said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim and may have been seen by passers by as it happened in the middle of the day.
“I am appealing for anyone who recognises the person in the e-fit image or by the description given, to contact me as soon as possible.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Trigg a Basingstoke CID 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
