Police were today hunting a thug who threatened to pull a knife on four teenage boys if they refused to hand over their mobile phones.
The terrified lads quickly obliged and the suspect made off with their phones, worth £550, following the robbery at Southend bus station on Saturday evening.
Anyone with information should contact police on 01702 431212.
Published Tuesday October 29, 2002
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