Appeal for witnesses following robbery – Chesham

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Chesham.

At approximately 1pm on Tuesday 25 February, in the alleyway alongside Waitrose, The Backs road, the victim had arranged to meet the offender to buy a laptop and phone. However, the offender took the money from the victim and threatened them with a knife before making off.

The victim, a man in his late teens, did not sustain any injuries.

The offender is described as a man of a mixed ethnic background, in his late teens, around 6ft tall and of a medium build. He had piercings in both ears.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Timothy Barratt, based at Amersham police station, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to this robbery to please come forward.

“We believe there were several cars in the vicinity of the incident who may have dash-cam footage of this incident.

“As such we would ask them to please check their footage and get in touch if they think it could assist our enquiries.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43250094366 or you can contact via our website.

“Or if you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your report 100% anonymously.”

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