Witness appeal after robbery in Stevenage

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in Stevenage.

The incident occurred at around 2.20pm on Monday (22 July), on the cycle path at the junction of Barham Road and Gresley Way.

An unknown male threatened two men with a knife and demanded that one of them handed over their mobile phone. One of the victims was pushed and the mobile phone was taken.

The suspect, who left in the direction of Magpie Crescent, was described as a white teenage boy and was wearing a black face covering, black cap, black tracksuits and a black hoodie with a red motif across the front.

Detective Constable Darren Lomax, from the Local Crime Unit, said: “This was a distressing incident, and our enquiries continue.

“I am appealing for anyone who may have seen what happened, or has any further information to assist our investigation, to please come forward. I can be emailed directly.”

You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/59979/24.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.