Police investigate reports of attempted robbery at knifepoint in Callington
A 17-year-old was arrested and released on bail, pending further enquiries
Last updated 14th Sep 2022
Police are investigating reports of an attempted robbery in Callington, where a group of men are alleged to have demanded another man's wallet at knifepoint.
The force says that the victim, in his 20s, was approached in the Skitta Close area at around 11.25pm on Monday night (12th September).
They added that he managed to run away before his wallet was stolen and was not injured.
Firearms and local officers were called to the scene and conducted a search of the area.
Devon & Cornwall Police say the suspects were dressed in black and anyone who witnessed the incident is being urged to come forward.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.
Devon & Cornwall Police statement
A force spokesperson said: "Police are investigating a report of an attempted robbery in Callington on Monday night, 12th September.
"A man reported being approached by a group of males in the Skitta Close area at around 11.25pm.
"The males, who were dressed in black, demanded the man's wallet at knifepoint but the victim managed to run away before it was stolen.
"The victim, in his 20s and from Callington, was not injured.
"Firearms and local officers attended and conducted an area search.
"A 17-year-old boy from Callington was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
"Police are appealing for witnesses and asking for anyone with information to contact them via: Contact us | Devon and Cornwall Police or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference CR/084576/22.
"Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org".