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10:38 19/08/2019
A man has been robbed of his mobile phone in Derby.
At around 10pm on Wednesday, August 14, a 20-year-old man was walking along Mackworth Road when he was approached by a cyclist who asked if he could borrow his phone.
The victim agreed and the man used his phone to make a call and send a text before telling the victim he was going to keep the phone.
When the victim objected, the robber threatened him and then cycled off.
The robber is white, aged around 20, slim and about 5ft 11ins tall. He had short brown hair and wore a brown padded jacket with a hood and jeans. He rode a white mountain bike.
Witnesses or anyone with information should contact officer in the case DC Trevor Allt, quoting the reference number 19*431537 in any correspondence.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.