Witness appeal after Devonport mugging

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a robbery.

The incident occurred at around 2.20pm on Wednesday 8th July in the Devonport area of the City.

The victim, a 20 year old man was walking in the lane which runs between Chapel Street and St Aubyn Street when he was approached by a man carrying a free-view box and a folder. He demanded money and punched the victim several times to the stomach before stealing his wallet.

The suspect is described as being a white man, 6’ in height, slim build, and aged in his 30s. He was wearing a black baseball cap, blue jeans, black coat and black sunglasses with a green lens.

This was an unprovoked attack in broad daylight and police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting police reference CR/047687/15 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org