E-fit of robbery suspect mocked for looking like Prince Harry ‘on the run’

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A bizarre police e-fit has been mocked on social media for looking like Prince Harry and even one of Snow White's seven dwarfs.

Jokers highjacked the post after Northamptonshire Police issued the image as part of an appeal into a robbery which took place in Corby on July 15.

The mock-up, which some also said looked like a leprechaun, shows a man in a black baseball cap and sporting a ginger beard which some people said looks like it was "drawn on by a child".

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The lout, who targeted two teenagers and robbed their phones, looks like "Prince Harry on the run" according to one person, who also implored the force to invest in a "proper e-fit system".

Another added: "Lol, is that a leprechaun? – better start checking all the caves and trees around the area."

One person wrote: "I think Snow White can help out, wish you would get a professional e fit program instead of secretly using your 5 year old child’s.

"It is entertaining though and more people take notice because of the comments so maybe that’s the plan"

A fourth web user put: "Please stop issuing images drawn by a child. While they are undoubtedly hilarious, they always detract from an often serious crime."

Another added "Looks more like an emoji, or is it karl pilkington?" while one person said: "Looks like he's been tangoed."

Northamptonshire Police said they were releasing the image as part of a re-appeal for information following the robbery three months ago.

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A force spokesperson said: "Police officers investigating a robbery in the wooded area between Jubilee Avenue and Westcott Way in Corby, have issued an e-fit of a male they would like to speak to.

"The incident happened between 12.30pm and 2pm on Friday, July 15, when two teenage friends were approached as they sat on a bench in the woods.

"Although no knife was seen, the man threatened to use one unless they handed over their phones, which they did.

"The offender was a white man and in his 20s, 5ft 6in and of a slightly large build.

"He had a ginger beard, freckles, and a black mark below his right eye.

"He was wearing a full black tracksuit with some red on it and matching black and red baseball cap and black shoes.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may recognise the man in the e-fit."

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