Police are investigating two separate reports, from East Grinstead, of suspicious behaviour by a man carrying a knife and threatening to carry out illegal acts.
According to officers, around 6pm on Saturday 26 December, two boys — who are unknown to each other — were approached by a man while on opposite sides of Blackwell Farm Road.
While implying he was looking to commit a robbery, the suspect reportedly showed the boys a knife, which was hidden under his clothing.
The two witnesses were both able to run off to a safe place, without harm.
Though both were shaken, neither had anything taken from them.
Police described the suspect as white, about 18-years-old, 5’9”, slightly overweight, with short hair, wearing a black puffer jacket and grey tracksuit bottoms.
A police spokesperson said:
"This is a concerning incident where someone appears to have gone out intent on committing a robbery, and has boasted about carrying a knife to put his potentially intended victims in fear.
"The quick thinking of the boys involved has resulted in the offender leaving empty handed."
An appeal for information has opened, including relevant CCTV or doorbell camera footage.
It's possible to make a report online, or by calling 101, quoting serial 917 of 26/12.
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