Police appeal after knifepoint robbery in Milton Keynes

Police are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery that happened in Milton Keynes.

The appeal relates to an incident that happened around 2pm on Wednesday 28 January, when the victim, a woman in her forties, was walking on the overbridge to Bradwell Common.

As she was walking on the bridge, she was grabbed by the offender, who held a knife to her stomach, and demanded money of £10, taking it before heading into Bradwell Common.

Thankfully the victim was not injured.

The offender is described by Thames Valley Police as a white woman in her forties, around 5ft 5ins tall of small build, with jaw-length brown hair in the shape of a bob and missing front teeth. She was wearing a red top and blue jogging bottoms with a backpack on her shoulder at the time of the offence.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Michael Edmonds, said, “I am appealing for any witnesses of this knifepoint robbery to please come forward.

“If you have CCTV cameras or a video doorbell in those areas, or if you were driving in the area with a dash-cam, please check your recordings in case they have captured something that could support our investigation.

“Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43260045806.

“Alternatively provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”