Colchester: Appeal following robbery

We are investigating a robbery in Colchester where a man was threatened.

It was reported a man in his 40s was approached by two men in Flagstaff Road at around 9pm yesterday (Friday 1 September) and threatened with a large knife.

The victim handed over a two-figure sum of cash.

The first man is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, medium build with stubble and wearing a grey zip-up top.

The second man is described as white 5ft 10ins tall, medium build, with dark hair and wearing a dark-hooded top with the hood up.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/156229/23.

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