Knife-Wielding Thief Sparks Alarm at Taunton Shopping Centre

A daring theft turned dangerous at Orchard Shopping Centre in Taunton on Saturday afternoon. Just before 2.40pm GMT, a man snatched a keyboard from a store, then threatened a brave member of the public with a knife when they tried to step in.

Police Hunt Youth in Black Hoodie Over Knife Threat

Detectives are urgently seeking the man pictured in connection with the incident. Described as a stocky white male in his late teens or early twenties, he has dark brown, slightly curly hair and short facial hair. Witnesses say he wore a black hooded top with the hood up, a black coat, skinny blue jeans, and dark shoes with white soles.

Got Info? Police Urge Public to Come Forward

If you recognise this dangerous thief or have any information, call police on 101 now. Quote reference number 5222290031 to help with the ongoing investigation.

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