TWO men threatened a pedestrian walking home from a city centre with a plank of wood before stealing his bag and headphones.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the robbery which happened at about 4am on Sunday, June 24 in York, on a footpath between Scarborough Bridge and Aldborough Way.
Police say the victim, a 23-year-old local man, was uninjured, but headphones and an over-the-shoulder bag was stolen from him.
Police are now requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
In particular, they would like to hear from anyone who saw two men in the vicinity of Scarborough Bridge and Aldborough Way at 4am on Sunday, June 24.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Andrew Copeland. You can also email Andrew.Copeland@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12180113061.
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