A 22-year-old Chelmsford man claims he was robbed before being rushed to hospital with stab wounds.
The victim claims he was injured by an implement between 1.30am and 2.30am on Friday, May 30, on Meadgate Avenue, Great Baddow.
He claims the suspect emerged from a footpath leading past the allotments and The Royal British Legion club to Baddow Road before stealing his phone.
The victim was not immediately aware of his injury and it was only once at a friend's house that an ambulance was called.
The suspect is described as 6ft tall, medium build, wearing dark clothing, a hooded top and as speaking with a local accent.
DC Ray Hull is asking the public to contact police if they have picked up the victim's old-style Nokia phone.
Anyone with any information should contact DC Hull at Chelmsford CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
