Witness appeal after attempted robbery in Hemel Hempstead

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an attempted robbery in Hemel Hempstead.

Between 6.20pm and 6.35pm on Thursday 20 February, a couple were walking towards the underpass on St Albans Road, near to the junction for Longlands.

They were then reportedly approached by a man who threatened them with a knife and demanded they hand over money.

The suspect then left, running across St Albans Road and towards Rant Meadow.

The suspect was described as 5ft 10ins tall, olive skinned, aged between 20 and 30 years old and of muscular/heavy build. He was also reportedly wearing a black and grey hoodie with a dark coloured scarf/snood.

PC Sarah Scanlon, from the Dacorum Local Crime Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am urging anyone with information to please come forward. Thankfully, no one was injured and nothing was stolen.

“If you saw what happened, or have any further information to assist our investigation, please email me.”

If you captured any dash cam footage of the incident, you can upload it via DAMS.

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 41/16641/25.

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