Online phone sale in Northamptonshire village ends with man robbing mobile and shouting that he had a 'shank'
An online phone sale in a Northamptonshire village ended with a man stealing the mobile and shouting that he had a “shank”.
The incident happened on Tuesday November 11, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm, in Kilsby.
Police say the victim met with the suspect in Main Road to complete the sale of a mobile phone he had advertised online. The suspect was waiting in a red phone box.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “He then got into the victim's car and they drove to and stopped in Boxwood Drive. After being handed the phone to look at, the suspect ran off with it without making payment.
“The victim chased after him onto Main Road and towards Ashby Road and Spring Close, before stopping when the suspect shouted that he had a 'shank'.
“The suspect is described as black, in his late teens to early 20s, about 5ft 7in to 5ft 8in, with a skinny build. He was wearing a white t-shirt and grey joggers with shiny red shorts underneath.”
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may be to help identify the offender.
Witnesses to this incident or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 25000663048.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.