A mugger suspect being hunted by cops has been mocked for looking like Jimmy Carr.
Police have launched a manhunt after a man in his 20s was threatened and punched by a man with a knife.
He had his jacket and bag stolen in the street robbery.
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Officers have released an e-fit of the man they are hunting.
But locals in Fareham, near Portsmouth, think the image resembles TV funnyman Carr, 52 – who presents 8 out of 10 Cats.
Pamela Mackay said: “Tell him a joke and get him to laugh, then you’ll know for sure.”
Rob Morgan added: “Eight out of 10 cats reckon he’s guilty.”
Mike Covell said: “He tried stealing 8 out of 10 cats.”
Karl Henningan stated: “3D printed Jimmy Carr.”
Allan Williams said: “Need to see how white his teeth are to confirm.”
Craig Gazey added: “Did he escape by Carr?”
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.
There is no suggestion Carr was involved, as reported on Need To Know.
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