Two teenagers threatened with knives during robbery in High Wycombe

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses.

Author: Lettie BuxtonPublished 23rd Oct 2020

Two teenage boys have been threatened with knives during a robbery in High Wycombe.

At around 3.50pm on Sunday (18 October), the victims, two 15 year-old boys, were cycling along the A40 London Road, near to the junction with Magpie Lane, when they were approached by three males.

The offenders produced knives and threatened the victims.

A wallet containing a bank card, a pair of earbud style earphones, a black puffa jacket and a New Balance bag were taken.

Two bicycles and an iPhone which were taken have since been found.

Thames Valley Police has confirmed no one was injured during the incident.

One of the offenders is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, and between 15 and 17 years-old.

He was wearing a dark coloured puffa jacket and dark coloured clothing.

Another of the offenders was approximately 5ft 9ins tall and was also wearing a dark coloured puffa jacket.

He was also wearing a paintballing mask.

A 14 year-old boy from Ealing has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with this incident and has been released on police bail until 16 November.

Investigating officer PC Brian Kiernan, based at High Wycombe police station, said:

"This was a frightening experience for the two victims and I am appealing to anyone who has any information about this incident to come forward.

"You can contact us using our online reporting form, quoting reference number 43200330442, or by calling the non-emergency number 101.

"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111."