Appeal for witnesses following knifepoint robbery in Luton

We are appealing for witnesses after a victim was robbed and threatened with a knife shortly after 3pm on Thursday (7 April).

The victim was walking through an alleyway off Stanley Street, Luton, when two males confronted him demanding money and his phone. During the altercation, the victim was threatened with a knife by one of the males.

One of the offenders is described as a Black male, around 5’ 11”. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black Nike tracksuit and black medical face mask. The second offender is also described as a Black male, around 5’ 5”, slim build and wearing a Superdry top, which featured an orange logo, light blue jeans, sliders and a blue surgical mask.

PC Sarah Warren, investigating, said: “I would like to urge anyone who may have seen these offenders in the area, to come forward. Any offence involving a knife is a high priority for the force, but we simply cannot allow individuals that are willing to commit this type of crime in broad daylight go unpunished.”

Anyone with any information can call PC Warren 101 quoting 40/19488/22, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.