Knife point robbery in Stockton

Published 15th Jan 2016

Police are releasing an e-fit in an attempt to trace a suspect in connection with a knife point robbery that occurred on Friday 6th November at 9:20pm.

The incident occurred on Durham Road, close to the roundabout of Bishopton Road, Darlington Lane and Durham Road bypass in Stockton.

A 12-year-old boy was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife and took his bike off him.

The suspect, who was on a silver pedal cycle at the time of the incident is described as a white male, aged between 30 and 40 years, around 6 ft tall and of big build. He was wearing a black body warmer with the hood up and made off towards the A1027.

Police are appealing for anyone who can identify the suspect or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact PC Chris Pringle on the non-emergency 101 number, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.