Appeal after teenager robbed in Carntyne

There is an appeal for witnesses after a teenage boy was robbed in the Carntyne area of Glasgow on Thursday night.

The 17 year-old left the train station and started walking home when he was approached by two men who threatened him and before stealing his mobile phone and a small quantity of cash.

The suspects then made off along Carntynehall Road, heading in the direction of Old Shettleston Road.

The first man is described as white, around 18 or 19 years old, and was wearing a grey hooded top.

The second man is described as white, around 18 or 19 years old, and was wearing a black tracksuit top with the hood up.

Both spoke with local accents and had black bicycles with them.

Detective Constable Joe Keith from the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan said:

“Thankfully the victim was not hurt but this was still a terrifying experience and it is vital that we trace the two callous individuals responsible.

“From CCTV in the area we can see that two people potentially witnessed the incident.

“The first was a male dog walker walking along Carntynehall Road in the direction of Old Shettleston Road, who seems to react to something around the time of the attack.

“The second is a woman who appears to walk past the location of the incident around the time it happened.

“I would appeal directly to both of these people to contact police to establish whether they witnessed the robbery or noticed two men matching the above descriptions acting suspiciously.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan via 101, quoting incident number 3797 of Thursday 25 January 2018. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.