Appeal after bike stolen during knifepoint robbery in Pinehurst

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a knifepoint robbery in Pinehurst in Swindon last week.

It happened at around 2.30pm last Friday  when the victim, a man in his 20s, was cycling down an alleyway near Spruce Court.

He was approached by a group of people who threatened him and stole his bike.

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The group are believed to be teenage boys, aged between 16 and 18, all with their faces covered and wearing dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms.

One of them was carrying a small knife.

Det Con Kimberley Winton, from Swindon CID, said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim, who thankfully was not injured in any way.

“We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen this group either immediately before or after the robbery, or who may have seen this stolen bike offered for sale.

“Please take a look at the picture and if you have any information please call the police.”

If you can help please call Swindon CID on 101, quoting crime reference 54200078765. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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