A TEENAGER had his mobile phone stolen during a robbery in a Yeovil street.

The incident happened at around 4.55pm on Wednesday (December 13) afternoon in the Highfield Road area.

Police are keen to hear from any witnesses, or motorists that may have relevant dashcam footage, that could help enquiries.

“The victim was walking in the Highfield Road area when he was approached by an unknown man who made off with the his red mobile phone,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Fortunately, the victim was not physically harmed during the incident.”

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The thief made off in the direction of Chelston Avenue, they added, and is described as white, in his early 20s, about 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall.

He was wearing a black hoodie and saggy trousers of the same colour, both of which had red block writing on them.

House-to-house and CCTV enquiries are being carried out, the spokesperson went on.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and quote incident number 5223304415, or online. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.