A person was grabbed by the shoulders and had their mobile phone stolen in a robbery in Botley yesterday (April 18). 

The phone was taken out of the person's hand while they were waiting for a bus. 

The crime occurred on Westminster Way at around 10pm.

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The male offender then ran off in the direction of the Premier Inn. 

Priority Crime Team, Abingdon are appealing for witnesses.

They are requesting residents and business owners in the area to review any CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage.

If you have any footage or relevant information, you can get in touch by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230168973.