Teenager robbed by men in van near Aldermaston
An 18-year-old man was threatened with a knife last Saturday
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed on the A4 at Aldermaston.
At around 6.30am on Saturday (3/7) the victim, an 18-year-old man, was walking near to the junction with Pips Way.
A vehicle, described as an older style white ford transit, pulled up alongside and the passenger demanded the victim gave him money or his phone. The victim saw the offender holding a knife, so handed over £60 in cash. The vehicle then left the scene in the direction of Reading.
The passenger of the car, who was holding the knife, is described as a white man, aged in his mid thirties, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, of skinny build, with short light coloured hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt and black cargo style work trousers.
The driver of the car is described as a mixed race man, aged in his mid thirties and of stocky build.
Detective Constable James Postans, based at Newbury police station, said:
“I would like to appeal to anybody who was near Pips Way at around 6.30am on Saturday morning and who witnessed this incident to please contact 101, quoting reference number 43210293225.
"Alternatively, you can make a report online or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 and via their website.
“I’d urge anyone travelling along this stretch of road at around 6.30am on Saturday to check any dash-cam footage you may have in case it captured something that may assist with the investigation.”