WEST Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal after a man was robbed in Cleckheaton yesterday afternoon.
The incident happened at 3:55pm on Northgate at its junction with Market Street, as the victim was walking along the path.
The victim was tapped on the shoulder and a male who was stood behind him said “give me the money”.
As he turned around, a male had a knife in his hand. A second male said “give him the cash”
A large quantity of cash was handed over and both males made off up Crown Street and then possibly into a black coloured Vauxhall Insignia.
The men are described as white. One was aged in his 30s, 6ft tall, of medium build with a dark stubbly face.
He was wearing a black padded coat with the hood up. The second was wearing green trousers and a black coat with a badge on.
Witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting crime reference 1319029369 or the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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