Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses and information after four street robberies were reported in Bath, all with the victims being threatened with a knife.
They all happened on Sunday 25th February between 7.45pm and 8.15pm. In each case, members of the public were threatened with a knife.
The first was in Margaret’s Buildings, at about 7.46pm when a 21-year-old man was threatened by a lone offender who stole cash from him.
Soon afterwards in Catherine Place, a 62-year-old man was approached by two men. The pair made off empty-handed after a couple came along.
A 35-year-old woman was then threatened by two men who stole her purse in Gloucester Street.
Finally at about 8.15pm a 22-year-old woman had her keys taken from her in Camden Crescent.
The suspects were described as:
- A white man, late teens to early twenties, around 6ft or 6ft2ins tall, of skinny build, wearing a black hooded top and dark trousers. He is believed to have had dark stubble on his face.
- A white man, late teens to early twenties, about 5ft 10ins tall, slim build, wearing dark clothing. He is believed to have a wispy beard.
The locations of the knifepoint robberies on Sunday
Officers are especially keen to trace the stolen purse, described as a black leather purse from an Italian brand, with a silver-coloured plaque on the front, containing bank cards, loyalty cards and a UK driving licence as well as cash.
Anyone who has found the purse, or who has any other information which could help the investigation is asked to get in touch online, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5218042962 (Margarets Buildings); 5218042917 (Catherine Place); 5218042950 (Gloucester Street) or 5218042919 (Camden Crescent).
Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
They never ask your name or trace your call. You could even qualify for a reward and still remain anonymous.
