Woman threatened with knife and asked to expose herself by man in horrifying Bishops Waltham robbery

Police are investigating a robbery in which a woman was threatened by a knife-wielding man who demanded that she expose herself.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched an appeal for information after a woman in her 50s was robbed in Bishops Waltham on October 29 between 1pm and 1.25pm.

The victim reported that whilst she was walking on Chalky Lane, an unknown man threatened her with a knife and asked her to expose herself. He proceeded to steal her phone and jacket before he made off towards Bishops Waltham town centre.

He has been described as white with an olive complexion, around 6ft 3ins, in his early 30s. He has dark hair and spoke with a British accent. He appeared unwashed and was wearing a light grey hoody with the hood up, light denim jeans, trainers, and a grey and blue camouflage snood.

Officers have conducted a number of enquiries and are now asking the public for any information that may assist the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via 101 with reference 44260530421.

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