A man was threatened with a knife during a broad daylight robbery in Reading yesterday.

Between 4pm and 4.15pm on June 22, a man in his thirties, was approached by another man in Bedford Road, near Battle Street.

The man threatened the victim with a knife and stole a black JBL speaker with a strap that the victim had.

The victim was not injured.

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The offender is described as a black man, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 9ins tall, and of a skinny build.

He had dark plaited hair and rough, stubble-like facial hair.

He was wearing a dark grey t-shirt with a logo on and dark bottoms and also spoke with a slight Caribbean accent.

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Designated investigator Zoe Purnell, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have information about what happened, to please come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact police by making a report online or calling 101, quoting reference number 43210274781.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”