Middlesbrough wheelchair user robbed of oxygen tank
Police are hunting for three suspects.
Last updated 15th Mar 2023
A 63 year old man, who uses a wheelchair, was travelling along College Road in Middlesbrough when three suspects approached him and stole an oxygen tank from the rear of the wheelchair.
The incident occurred yesterday, Tuesday 14th March at 1pm.
Two of the males were described as wearing blue trapper style hats and one of the males was wearing a grey trapper style hat. One male was wearing a wax jacket and the other wore a bomber jacket. They are all believed to be teenagers.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or knows of the males responsible is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 048121.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.