Appeal for witnesses following robbery – Milton Keynes

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.

Between 4.20pm and 4.40pm on Friday 9 August, the victim, a man in his thirties has been parked in his car in Stacey Avenue at the junction with Southern Way.  He got out of his car  and the offender approached him and advised him there was something wrong with the vehicle.

The victim was then attacked and verbally abused by the offender.  Further men have then appeared and tried to get access to the car. A friend of the victim who was in the car, has got out of the car and ran to safety.

The victim who was assaulted also then ran to safety, in his attempt to get away he dropped his bag and his top was ripped off by the offenders.

When he returned to the scene his bag was gone, which contained his phone and car key. The offenders had also taken the victim’s car, a black BMW 1 Series, partial registration **13 SVW, which has not been been recovered.

The victim suffered a suspected broken nose, but did not attend hospital. 

There were around five or six offenders with the main offender described as white, aged 19 to 21, with a dark coloured full-face beard, medium length brown hair which was swooped off of his face, of average build, and around 5ft 9 to 5ft 10ins tall.

A second man was described as white, around 40 years-old, of medium build with a patchy beard.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Samantha Le Jeune, said: “This was a concerning incident where the victim was subjected to a robbery.

“We are carrying out a number of enquiries and we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

“We believe that a member of the public came to the victim’s aid and we are looking to trace this person as they may be able to help our enquiries.

“If this is you or you have other information then please contact Thames Valley Police through our online form or by calling 101 quoting reference 43240381694.

“Or if you do not wish to speak to the police then please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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