Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was threatened with a knife in Harrogate.
It happened at the junction of Slingsby Walk and St James Drive at around 4pm on 10th April.
The victim was approached by the suspect who is described as white, aged around 15/16 years of age, around 5ft 7in tall, of slim build with brown hair.
He was wearing a black puffer style jacket with the hood up at the time.
As he approached the victim, the suspect pointed the knife at him.
The victim began shouting to attract attention, at which point the suspect ran off over the railway line and towards Leeds Road.
The victim was not hurt during the incident.
A police spokesperson said:
“We are appealing for any witness in the area at the time who have seen or heard this incident that maybe able to help identify the suspect or for anyone driving on Leeds Road at around this time who may have captured the incident on their dashcam or a male matching the description.
“Please email Jessica.Ashcroft@northyorkshirepolice.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.
“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC Jessica Ashcroft. Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”
Please quote reference 12250063453 when passing on information.

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