A TEENAGER has his mobile phone stolen while waiting for a bus in south Essex.

Essex Police is appealing for information following a report of assault and theft in Tilbury.

It was reported the victim, a teenage boy, was approached at the bus stop in Feenan Highway at the junction with Brennan Road at around 9pm on Thursday, November 3.

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The victim was allegedly asked what the time was and when he got out his mobile phone, the suspect grabbed it from his hand.

As the victim tried to grab the phone back, the suspect showed the victim an object which he believed to be a knife, police have said.

The suspect fled towards Marshfoot Road where he was joined by two other people.

Police have described the suspect as black, aged around 16-17 years old, with dreadlock style hair and wearing a black bodywarmer, black jogging bottoms, trainers and carrying a Gucci bag across his body.

If you know who he is or have any video or dashcam footage or information which could assist, please contact police.

You can let Essex Police know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.
Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about the force’s website reporting services.

Alternatively you can call police on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 42/272376/22 when providing any information.