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APPEAL: CCTV after robbery on Admiral’s Way

CCTV Robbery Admiral's Way Andover

Can you help Andover Police identify this man?

Officers are investigating a robbery in Andover and have released an image of a man they would like to speak to. The incident happened between 9.35pm and 9.45pm on Thursday 28 January in Admirals Way.

A man in his 30s was walking along Admirals Way, between the The Queen Charlotte pub and the London Road Co-op, when he was stopped by two men. The men assaulted him and threatened him with a weapon, whilst making demands for his bank card and PIN.

The man handed over his bank card and PIN.

One of the men then went to the Co-op and withdrew cash before returning the card to the victim and running off.

The first man is described as being approximately 24-years-old, 5ft 7ins tall and stocky build. He was wearing black clothing with the hood up and a blue face mask.

The second man is described as being white, approximately 22-years-old, 5ft 9ins tall and skinny build. He was wearing a black hoodie with small white logo on the back of the neck, black trousers and white trainers with a black logo.

Do you recognise the man in this image?   

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has any information should call 101 quoting 44210033908.

Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

About the author

David Harber

David Harber is the founder and Managing Director of Love Andover, including the Love Andover Observer newspaper and 95.9FM Andover Radio. He is a fellow at the Royal Society of Arts and a card carrying member of the Nation Union of Journalists.