Appeal for information after man robbed in Basingstoke

We would like to hear from anyone with information about a street robbery in Basingstoke.

It occurred just after 7pm on Sunday 5 November, on a path that links Queen Mary Avenue and Sutton Road, near to The Vyne and Dove House schools.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking along the path when he was approached by two other men described as wearing dark clothing with the bottom half of their faces covered.

Initially they spoke to the victim before walking off. They then returned shortly afterwards and pinned him against a fence and robbed him.

They took belongings including a phone, wallet and hat and gloves before running off in the direction of Sutton Road.

The first suspect is described as being white, around five foot seven inches tall and of medium build.

The second suspect is described as being taller, around six foot, and also of medium build.

We are carrying out enquiries into this incident, and we are issuing this appeal to hear from anyone with information that might help our investigation.

Were you in this area at the time? Did you see anything?

Perhaps you live nearby and have CCTV or doorbell cameras? Or perhaps you were driving in the Oakridge/South View area at the time and have some dashcam footage that could help us?

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44230452783, or report it via our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.