Man threatened and robbed of cash in Shifnal
Police are investigating after a man was threatened and robbed of cash in Shifnal on Friday.
Between 12.30am and 1am the victim, a man in his thirties, withdrew money from a Barclays' cash machine and then walked to Botfield Road to meet someone.
A vehicle pulled up on Botfield Road containing two men, which were believed to be known to the victim. The victim leaned through the car window when he was grabbed by the passenger and was threatened to hand over his money. It's believed that the suspect had a bladed weapon.
The victim gave the suspect his cash and the suspect and the driver then drove off in an unknown direction.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the offence or who may have any information. Please call police on 101, quoting incident 786S of 15 April 2016.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
