Train Passenger Threatened With Knife And Robbed: Do You Know This Suspect?

Transport cops investigating a knife robbery onboard a train in south-east London have released this image of their suspect.

British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the wanted individual.

The victim was a passenger on a Plumstead to London Cannon Street railway station when they were approached by a male at approximately 9.10pm on the evening of Monday, August 1.

The suspect is reported to have demanded the victim’s possessions. 

When the victim refused the suspect showed the victim a knife tucked into his waistband. 

He then stole the victim’s bag and their trainers.

The suspect is believed to have left the train at Charlton station.

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. 

In both cases quote reference number 653 of 01/08/22.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.