Appeal after student robbed of bank card and iPhone

Detectives have issued an image of a man they’d like to speak to after a robbery in Nottingham.

A student was walking home from a night out when a white BMW pulled in front of him at the junction of Alfreton Road and Cromwell Street.

Two men exited the vehicle and told the student to empty his pockets whilst threatening him.

They made off with the victim’s mobile phone, bank card and £15 cash. Two high-value mobile phones were later purchased using the student’s Apple Pay account.

Police believe the man in this image will be able to assist their inquires into the robbery and subsequent fraud offence, which happened at approximately 4am on 4 October.

Detective Constable Daniel Maddick, who is investigating the incident, said:

“We are treating this incident as a robbery and are determined to catch the person responsible.

“Thankfully the student was not physically harmed but the emotional impact on him has been considerable.

“While our investigation is gaining momentum, we would really like to speak to the man in this image as we believe he can assist the investigation.

“I would urge him, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting crime number 24*594688.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.