Monday, 9 March 2020

Walking Stick Robber: Do You Know Him?

Police are hunting this suspected knifeman, who jumped on a mini-cab's bonnet and roof in the early hours and snatched the driver's wallet.

The suspect, who showed remarkable agility despite having a walking stick, tried to attack the driver with the blade when challenged.

British Transport Police have released this image of the man they are hunting, which was captured at 5.30am outside Euston station on January 6.

When the suspect leapt onto the vehicle the driver left the car in fear of his own safety.

The man then bizarrely tipped a packet of crisps across the vehicle.

He then entered the driver's side of the car, and the driver entered the passenger side to challenge him.

The man then pulled out a knife and made several attempts to attack the driver.

Thankfully, the victim was able to fend off the attack having taken the man's walking stick from him.

The man then ran off, stealing the victim's wallet which he'd taken from the car.

Officers believe the man in the dash-cam footage may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him or have any information please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 200002243.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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