Witness appeal following robbery in King George V playground

Detectives in Stevenage are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery which occurred on Sunday 15 March.

At around 2.15pm, the victim, a 25 year old local man, was on the path which crosses the King George V playground area, heading in the direction of Aldi, when it is reported that he was approached by two men.

One of the men threatened him with a knife and demanded his bag.

The second offender then grabbed the bag which contained a wallet and some cash and the two men made off towards the town centre.

The first suspect is described as having a mixed ethnic background and was wearing a scarf covering his face. He had short black hair and was wearing a black hoodie with a white t-shirt underneath and dark blue cargo trousers. He spoke with an accent.

The second man was described as a black man with braided hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and white trainers. 

Both men are believed to be aged between 18-20 years and were of medium build.

Investigating officer DC Peter Glover said: “This was a busy time of day so we are hoping that someone may have either seen the incident or the two men in the area at the time.”

You can report information to DC Glover via email – Peter.Glover@herts.police.uk . You can also report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 41/24131/26.