A 13-YEAR-OLD Chigwell boy had his mobile phone stolen during a knifepoint robbery on the Limes Farm Estate at about 7pm on Thursday, May 24.
Police say the boy was approached by two men who had their faces covered by clothing and sunglasses. They demanded that the youngster hand over his phone and when he refused they produced a knife.
A Nokia mobile phone was then handed over.
One of the robbers was 6ft tall and wearing blue jeans and a black padded jacket. He had a white bandana covering the bottom of his face, large sunglasses, a hood over his head and gloves. He had a foreign accent.
The other man was 5ft 10ins tall and wearing a grey Nike hooded top, blue jeans with a swirl pattern on the pocket and gloves. He also had a white bandana over his face and wore sunglasses.
Anyone with information should ring the Loughton robbery team on 01279 623350 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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