Robbery in Scarletwell Street, Northampton

Witnesses are being sought after a man was threatened with a knife and robbed by two males in Scarletwell Street, Northampton.

The incident occurred between 2pm and 3pm on Sunday, October 5, when the man in his 20s was sat in his vehicle, the offender opened the driver’s door, threatened him with a knife, and stole his phone.

He then ordered him to get out of the car and the offender got into the driver’s seat. A second male then opened the passenger door and got in, before the pair drove off.

The offender with the knife is described as a Bangladeshi male, about 5ft 5in, of a slim build and with a thick black beard. He was wearing a black puffer jacket with the hood up, black trousers, black gloves and a black balaclava, which he pulled up briefly to reveal his face.

We only have a limited description of his accomplice, who also wore a balaclava, a black puffer jacket with the hood up and black trousers.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have captured any part of the robbery in Scarletwell Street on CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage, between the relevant times.

Witnesses to this incident or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Information can also be submitted online at Report | Northamptonshire Police and Giving information | Crimestoppers.

Please quote incident number 25000585168 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.