A TEENAGER was robbed at knifepoint in Middlesbrough last week.
The 13-year-old was using his phone when he was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife before stealing it.
Police are now appealing for information in relation to the robbery, which happened between 6pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday, January 17.
The victim was in Ayresome Gardens on Linthorpe Road when he was targeted.
The robber is described as being 5ft 8ins tall with a southern accent and wearing a black, hooded Northface jacket with his hood up and light coloured jeans.
- Anyone with information should contact PC Aaron McSorely on non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.
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