Knifepoint robbery in Sheffield by thief claiming to be a police officer

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an armed robbery.
By Lloyd Bent
Published 16th Jun 2020, 17:18 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2020, 16:53 BST
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A 52-year-old man was walking along Arundel Gate around 2pm on June 10.

He was approached by a man claiming to be a police officer, who demanded £65.

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When the victim refused, he threatened him with a knife and stole his bag of groceries.

Police would like to speak to this man.Police would like to speak to this man.
Police would like to speak to this man.

Officers are keen to identify the man in the image.

Contact 101 with any information, quoting crime reference number 14/73538/20.

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