A man is threatened with a knife before his car is stolen in County Durham
Police say it happened in broad daylight in Stockton-on-Tees this weekend
Last updated 6th Jul 2026
Cleveland Police are appealing for information and any witnesses after a man was threatened with a knife and had his car stolen in Stockton.
The incident occurred on Bowesfield Road shortly after 4pm on Saturday 4 July before the vehicle was then driven along Yarm Lane and Yarm Road.
It was later found abandoned with the suspect leaving the scene.
Detective Sergeant Paul Edmonds from Stockton CID said:
“Thankfully the victim was not harmed but was no doubt shaken by what happened. We are continuing our investigation and are currently conducting extensive CCTV enquiries around the area.
“We’d be keen to hear from anyone who saw the incident itself or who may have dashcam of the vehicle being driven as well as any footage which may capture the suspect fleeing the scene.”