Knifepoint robbery in Reading
Victim has watch and wallet stolen but is unhurt
A man has had his watch and wallet stolen after being threatened with a knife in Reading.
It happened at 1130 last Saturday evening in De Beauvoir Road when a 29-year-old man was asked the time and then threatened with a Stanley knife.
The offender escaped with the victim’s watch and wallet. Fortunately, the victim was not hurt.
The offender is described as a white male, skinny and over 30 years old.
He is approximately 5ft 10ins tall and was wearing dark coloured tracksuit bottoms at the time of the incident. He was also wearing a dark blue hoody with the hood up and a blue COVID facemask, which covered half of his face.
The watch that was stolen is a Bulova Sport Chronograph Men’s Two Tone Bracelet Watch. The watch face is blue and the bracelet is silver and gold in colour.
The wallet that was stolen is light grey and leather with ‘Diesel’ branded on the bottom of it.
PC Philip Marchant based at Reading police station said:
“We are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen or heard this incident.
“Thames Valley Police takes the threat to public safety that knife crime poses very seriously. We urge anyone who might have information on the offender to contact us. We also urge anyone who might have seen the stolen wallet and watch to get in contact.
“Please call the police on 101, quoting reference number 43210294496 or make a report online if you have information that could help this investigation.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain 100% anonymous you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”