Police investigate reports a man was robbed and assaulted in St Austell
A has man reported being approached from behind by three youths
Last updated 24th Feb 2022
Police are investigating reports that a man was robbed and assaulted by three youths in St Austell.
The man reported being approached from behind on Alexandra Road on Tuesday night, then having his property snatched.
Officers say he has described those responsible as being under-18, wearing black and having their faces covered.
The incident is said to have happened shortly after 8.15pm.
Devon and Cornwall Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help with enquiries to come forward.
The force said: "Police investigating reports of a robbery in St Austell, on Tuesday 22nd February, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
"A man reported that at around 8.20pm, he was approached from behind by three youths, who assaulted him and took his property on Alexandra Road.
"The man believes they were all aged under 18.
"He described one as about 5ft 9in tall, with mousey brown hair.
"A second one was about 5ft 5in tall, with blond hair and he was wearing mainly black clothes, but the body of his jacket had a grey, camouflage print.
"Details about the third youth are limited but they were all described as wearing black with what looked like snoods to cover their faces and they had their hoods up.
"If you witnessed the incident or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/015988/22.
"Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111".