Police hunt man with gold tooth following knifepoint robbery in Rotherham

Police are appealing for information following a reported knifepoint robbery in Rotherham.

At around 8.10pm on Sunday, December 28 a woman was robbed at knifepoint on Cottenham Road, near St Ann’s roundabout in Rotherham.

Police shared that a man carrying a knife was involved.

A man wanted by South Yorkshire Police over an armed robbery in Rotherham is described as being his 20s, of mixed race, around 5ft 7ins tall and slimplaceholder image
A man wanted by South Yorkshire Police over an armed robbery in Rotherham is described as being his 20s, of mixed race, around 5ft 7ins tall and slim | SYP

A South Yorkshire police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information following reports of a knifepoint robbery in Rotherham...it is reported that a man carrying a knife robbed a woman on Cottenham Road.

“Enquiries are ongoing and we are releasing CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to as he may be able to assist officers with the investigation.

“The man is described as in his 20s, mixed race, around 5ft 7ins tall, and of slim build. He also has a gold tooth.

“Do you recognise him?

Police believe this man may be able to help woth enquiries into a robbery in Rotherhamplaceholder image
Police believe this man may be able to help woth enquiries into a robbery in Rotherham | SYP

To help police with enquiries:

- Information can be reported online here https://orlo.uk/CA2uQ, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 782 of December 28, 2025.

- Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers online by calling 0800 555 11.

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