A MOBILE phone was stolen during a robbery in Yeovil this week.

The victim, a teenager, was approached by an unknown man in the Highfield Road area on Wednesday, December 13.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We are keen to hear from any witnesses or motorists who may have relevant dashcam footage that could help our enquiries into the incident that happened on Wednesday, December 13.

“The victim, who is a teenager, was walking in the Highfield Road area at approximately 4.55pm.

“He was approached by an unknown man who made off with his red mobile phone. Fortunately, the victim was not physically harmed during the incident.

“The offender reportedly made off in the direction of Chelston Avenue 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.

“Anyone with information that could help our enquiries is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5223304415.”