Bus Stop Knife-Point Mugging Of Lone Woman: E-Fit Of Suspect Released

Police have released this e-fit of a knifepoint robber, who attacked a lone woman at a bus stop in the early hours of the morning.

The 31 year-old victim was waiting for a bus in Boundary Road, near the junction with Finchley Road, South Hampstead at 5.55am on September 20, last year.

A young light-skinned black male suddenly approached and uneasy at the sudden presence of the suspect, the victim moved away from him.

The suspect waited under the bus shelter for a few moments before lunging towards the victim with a knife in his hands.

He held the knife to the victims' upper body and demanded that she hand over her possessions.

Fearing for her safety the victim handed over her bag containing her mobile, purse and other items.

The suspect then fled the scene running off down Boundary Road.

The victim was so shaken by the robbery she only felt comfortable calling police once she had reached the safety of her home.

The suspect is described as a black man, aged between 17 to 21-years old, approximately 5ft 8ins tall and of skinny build.

He was wearing a loose-fitting, dark-coloured jacket with a hood and dark jeans.

He also is said to have a deep voice.

Detective Constable Jonathan Bradshaw said: "This was a frightening incident on a lone woman as she was making her way home.

“Despite this happening some months ago the victim still remains shaken by the incident and is fearful of being out by herself.

"The robbery took place on the borders between Westminster and Camden and I believe that the man responsible is possibly someone who lives locally or knows the area quite well.

"We're keen to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the e-fit or anyone who has any information that could assist us with our inquiry."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Westminster CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.