This is the face of one of two men who committed a knifepoint robbery in York city centre.
Detectives investigating the robbery on Goodramgate at 6.10pm last Wednesday (August 10) issued this efit of one of the suspects.
They are appealing to anyone who recognises the man to contact them.
The victim, a 59-year-old man, had just withdrawn money from the cash machine at Tesco Express on Goodramgate.
He was walking near the York Roast Co when he felt an arm round his shoulder and a man ushering him towards a wall.
At the same time a second man, who was holding a knife, stood in front of him blocking his path.
The efit is of the first suspect who put his arm around the victim.
The two men spoke with a foreign accent, and the man with his arm around the victim has gestured to him to give him the money. The victim was also threatened by the men.
During the incident, the men were all smiles as if to give the impression that they were friends having a chat.
The victim, fearing for his safety, handed over the money that he had just withdrawn. The suspects then thanked him before leaving the area. The whole incident happened very quickly.
Have you seen them?
Suspect 1 is…
about 5ft 11in tall | |
of stocky but toned build | |
aged between 26 to 30 years old | |
unshaven, with black hair | |
and has brown eyes and olive skin. |
He was wearing
a tight gym top | |
black jogging trousers | |
and trainers |
Suspect 2 is…
about 5ft 11in tall | |
with an olive complexion | |
of smaller build to the first man, but still toned | |
aged between 24 to 26 |
He was
dressed in a similar way to the first suspect. |
There is potentially a third suspect involved in the incident who spoke to the victim afterwards. He had a similar appearance to the first two.
The victim was physically unharmed, but very shaken up by the incident.
Anyone who can help police is asked to contact them. Details below.
How to help the police
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for York Serious Crime Team | |
Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
Email the Serious Crime Team here | |
Quote reference number 12160143873 |