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Appeal following robbery in Topsham, Exeter

Detectives are appealing for information following reports of a robbery which happened in Majorfield Road in Topsham on Wednesday 20 December 2023.

Officers received information from a witness to say that they were approached by an unknown male who stated that he had been held at knifepoint after arranging to meet a stranger to buy a computer which had been advertised on Facebook Marketplace.

The incident happened between 10.20pm and 10.40pm on Majorfield Road in Topsham. The victim fled the scene and spoke to a passerby.  

Detective Inspector Guy Biggar said: “We are seeking to identify the alleged victim of this incident. It is believed that he may have travelled from outside of the Devon area to meet this person.

“Anyone who has information which can help us identify this person is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via 101 or by visiting our website quoting 50240011968.”

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