WISBECH: Man robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight
A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight in Wisbech. The robbery happened as the 49-year-old victim walked through the alleyway off Southwell Road which runs through to the park on Path Road at around 1.30pm on Monday. The offender pulled out a kn
A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight in Wisbech.
The robbery happened as the 49-year-old victim walked through the alleyway off Southwell Road which runs through to the park on Path Road at around 1.30pm on Monday.
The offender pulled out a knife and demanded money.
He stole �40 and the victim's bike which he rode off on in the direction of Southwell Road.
The bike was a blue and black Concept mountain bike.
The offender is described as in his early 30s, 5'6", medium build, clean shaven with short mousey brown hair.
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He was wearing white trainers, blue jeans and a white hooded top.
DC Rachel Pearce investigating said: "This robbery took place during the day and we are asking for information from anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed the robbery or saw a man riding off on the victim's bike."
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Pearce at Wisbech Police Station on 0845 456 456 4 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
