Man selling phone bashed

Police hope to identify this man.

A man has been bashed and robbed after trying to sell his iPhone on Gumtree from a Bunning’s carpark in Cranbourne.

Police say the thug met the seller about 6pm on Tuesday 15 October at the Bunning’s carpark on Thompsons Road.

The male punched the victim to his stomach before running off with his iPhone XS, police allege.

Police are appealing to witnesses and have also released a CCTV image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote the media unit reference number 83346.