A ROBBERY victim was left extremely shaken after being threatened by a man claiming to have a knife.

The 48-year-old was robbed as he crossed the pathway with Rossett Walk and Chard Walk in Middlesbrough on Friday, November 25 at around 8.15pm.

The victim was approached by a man who threatened him saying that he had a knife.

A bag was taken from the victim, which is described as red with black handles.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: “The suspect is described as a white male, aged between 25-30-years-old and is around 6ft tall, of stocky build, clean shaven with a local accent. He was wearing a grey hooded top with blue stripes on both arms.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Joanne Williams on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org