PIZZA DELIVERY MAN ROBBED IN POOLE FLATS

Detectives in Poole are appealing for witnesses and information from the public after a man delivering pizzas at a block of flats in Poole was assaulted and robbed of a quantity of money.

Just after 10.45pm on Wednesday 3 September 2008, a man was delivering a fast food order to a flat in Sterte Court, Sterte Road in Poole, when he was assaulted and robbed of money and the food by four men, all of them carrying wooden sticks.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Kennard, of Poole CID, said: “On his arrival the delivery man was unable to enter the flats because there was no answer on the intercom – but he was allowed in by a young man who happened to be leaving the building.

“The victim went up to the 9th floor and as he entered a corridor he was confronted by four men, two wearing ski masks. He was threatened and assaulted by one of the men and made to hand over the food and his money belt.

“The four robbers then made off down the stairs leaving their victim – a 23 year old man from Lincoln who was staying in Poole – suffering with a very painful back but fortunately no serious injury.

“It’s very important that I hear from anyone who witnessed this incident on the 9th floor of this block of flats – and it’s crucial that I speak with the man who let the delivery man through the electronic door as his evidence could be very important.”

This man is white and believed to be about 18 or 19 years old with short black or brown hair and wearing a white jumper.

The four men police are looking for are all white.

One man was wearing a black or blue ski mask with eyeholes and is more than five feet eight inches tall. He was wearing a track suit top and grey trouser.

A second man wearing a black ski mask with eyeholes is less than five feet eight inches tall and of chubby build. He was wearing a black jumper.

The other two men are both more than five feet eight inches tall.

Detective Sergeant Kennard continued: “This is an unusual offence and our enquiries suggest that the order was placed so as to carry out the robbery, so it’s very important that we find those responsible.

“Someone may have seen four men leaving the flats, possibly carrying pieces of wood, and I’d urge any witnesses and anyone else who knows the identity of the four men responsible, to contact the police urgently.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 01202 or 01305 22 22 22 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.