Man robbed at knifepoint in Littleborough
Date published: 06 July 2010
An 18 year old man was robbed at knifepoint on Thursday 29 June shortly before 11pm.
The 18-year-old man was walking along a footpath at Wuerdle Farm Way, Littleborough, when he was approached by the offender.
The man was asked for his bag and when he refused to hand it over, the robber said he had a knife.
The victim handed it over before the thief ran towards Smithybridge Road.
The offender is described as being white, aged in his mid 20s, 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build and with a shaved head. He had a round face and a misshaped nose. At the time of the incident he was wearing dark clothing and gloves
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 8632 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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