A man is alleged to have “hassled” a group of people before going on to rob a victim at knife-point.
The offender is said to have approached a man shortly before 1am on Saturday, December 2 in West Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea and demanded money.
The culprit then made off with some cash.
No-one was injured as a result of the robbery.
The suspect is described as being aged between 20 and 30, with short mousy brown hair and was wearing a blue t-shirt.
A spokeswoman for Essex Police said: “Officers are particularly keen to speak to a group of four people who were being hassled by the suspect prior to the attack.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Detective Constable Dave Brooks at Clacton Criminal Investigation Department on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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