Police are searching for a mugger suspect whose e-fit image has drawn comparisons to comedian Jimmy Carr. Sparking amusement online, the suspect is wanted in connection with a street robbery that occurred in Fareham, near Portsmouth, during the early hours of Boxing Day.
In the incident, a man in his 20s was threatened and punched by an armed assailant wielding a knife. The victim’s jacket and bag were stolen.
Hampshire Constabulary released an e-fit of the suspect. However, social media users quickly noticed an uncanny resemblance to the TV presenter and comedian, who hosts 8 Out of 10 Cats. Comments flooded in, with locals poking fun at the likeness.
Pamela Mackay quipped:“Tell him a joke and get him to laugh—then you’ll know for sure.” Rob Morgan joked: “Eight out of 10 cats reckon he’s guilty.”
Others chimed in with similar humor with Mike Covell saying, “He tried stealing 8 out of 10 cats” with Allan Williams adding: “Need to see how white his teeth are to confirm.”
There is no suggestion Carr was involved, as reported on What’s The Jam. It is worth noting that for those who could provide help, the suspect is described as a white male, 6ft tall, aged 25 to 35, with an average build, dark brown short hair, and silver teeth. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing black trainers, dark blue jeans, a black gorilla T-shirt, and a blue puffer-style coat.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Do you recognise this person? We are looking to identify the person pictured in the E-fit as part of a robbery investigation.
“The incident took place between 1am and 2am on Boxing Day in Harper Way, Fareham, in the vicinity of the taxi rank and bus station area. A man in his 20s was threatened and punched by a man he did not know, who was described as carrying a knife.
“The victim’s jacket and bag were stolen. As part of enquiries we’re keen to establish the identity of the man pictured.
“He is described as being white, 6ft tall, aged between 25 and 35 and of average build. The suspect also had dark brown short hair, some silver teeth and was wearing black trainers, dark blue jeans, black gorilla T-shirt and blue puffer-style coat.”