Police appeal after attempted robbery outside Milton Keynes Central train station

Police is appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery outside Milton Keynes Central railway station.

The incident happened at around 11pm on Tuesday (15/7) at the train station on Elder Gate in Central Milton Keynes.

During the incident, a man has approached a man in his mid-fifties, and asked him for money. When the victim refused, he threatened him if he did not give him the money.

The man followed the victim until 999 was called.

Thames Valley Police described the offender in their incident report and appeal as a white man in his late thirties, of slim to medium build with brown hair and green eyes.

Specialist investigator Bethany Willis said, “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim.

“I am appealing to anybody who witnessed the interaction between the victim and offender, or who may have any information that may assist this investigation to please contact Thames Valley Police.

“I would also ask anybody who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam, to please check this and get in touch if it has captured anything that may help us.

“You can make a report online or by calling us on 101, quoting reference 43250357036.

“Alternatively, for anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”