Suspect forced man to floor and placed knee across victim’s throat during street robbery in Northampton
Police are hunting for a man who forced a man to the floor and placed his knee across the victim’s throat during a robbery in Northampton.
The incident happened on Sunday April 12, between 4.25pm and 4.45pm, in St James Road when a man approached the victim, forced him to the floor and placed his knee across the victim’s throat. During the incident, a bracelet was stolen before the suspect left the area.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5ft 10in, believed to be in his early 40s, with a skinny build. He had a shaved beard with a bushy moustache, dark coloured hair, possibly black, and dark coloured eyes. He was also wearing dark green joggers.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.
Please quote incident number 26000209245 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.