Stab threat robber strikes in York city centre

A ROBBER threatened to stab a man before stealing his mobile phone during an incident on a path next to the River Ouse in York city centre last night.
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The victim was walking home along the river bank footpath between Scarborough Bridge and Jubilee Terrace just before 9pm last night (Mon Jan 23) , when he was approached by a man who began tugging at his jacket.

The suspect carried on walking with the victim until he pushed him up against a wall. The suspect instructed the victim to give him his money and phone and threatened to stab him if he didn’t. No knife was seen or produced.

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The victim handed the suspect his mobile phone. Following the incident, the suspect walked off in the direction of Cinder Mews.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his late twenties to early thirties, between 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, possibly muscular, clean shaven and with a shaven head. He was wearing a dark padded jacket and dark trousers. He is described as having a Yorkshire accent.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police. Please dial 101, select option 2 and ask for the York Serious Crime Team. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 121700130140.