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Zasha Whiteway-Wilkinson

Vulnerable man robbed after being 'befriended' outside shop in 'heartless crime'

Police are appealing for the public's help to identify this person (pictured) after a vulnerable man was befriended then robbed in Bristol.

The victim, in his 20s, was left 'very shaken' and without his phone or bank card after what police describe as a "particularly heartless crime".

It happened in Knowle in Harrowdene Road on Friday, April 30 at around 6pm.

The man police want to speak to is white and slim, with short dark hair with black clothing with a black rucksack.

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Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "Do you recognise this man?

"Officers are keen to speak to him as part of their investigation after a vulnerable man was robbed.

"It happened at about 6pm on Friday, April 30 in Harrowdene Road, Knowle, just after the victim had visited a nearby shop. He was befriended and then robbed of his mobile phone and bank card.

"This is a particularly heartless crime which has left a vulnerable man in his 20s very shaken but thankfully physically unhurt."

They continued: "Officers would like to trace the man pictured, who was in the shop at around the same time. He is described as white and slim, with short dark hair. He wore black clothing and carried a black rucksack."

Anybody with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 5221093704. Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call.

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