Appeal for witnesses after man robbed in Basingstoke

We are appealing for witnesses after an 18-year-old man was robbed whilst walking along Cowdery Heights between 4.20pm and 4.40pm on Friday 18 October.

The man was walking along the path that runs by the railway next the electric substation when he was approached by another man carrying a knife.

The man demanded money and searched the man’s pocket but not finding any money, he didn’t take anything and walked on.

No one was injured.

The knife has been described as silver with a black handle.

The man we are looking trace has been described as:

• Black
• Aged 17-18-years-old
• 6 feet 1 inch tall
• Slim build

Wearing:

• Black puffer jacket with a black hood
• Black tracksuit bottoms
• Black thin-rimmed, round sunglasses

Were you in the Cowdery Heights area at this time on Friday? Did you see anyone in the area matching this description? 

If you witnessed this incident, please get in touch.

Call 101 and quote 44190372567.