Man's bike stolen at knife-point in Aylesbury
Two men approached him on Southcourt last week
A man has been robbed at knife-point in Aylesbury.
Two men approached him on Churchill Avenue last Wednesday morning, asked him for a cigarette and then one pulled out a knife.
They said they were taking the 19-year-old's bike and did, walking off towards Church Square.
The victim has been cycling along Churchill Avenue when he stopped outside Cottesloe Park in order to inflate the tyres.
Just as he had finished inflating them, the two offenders approached him.
Descriptions released
Both offenders are described as white men, both aged between 16 and 20.
The first, who had the knife, was around 6ft tall and of a slim build, and was dressed in black Adidas tracksuit bottoms with white stripes down to the knee, a black hooded top with the words ‘Hood Rich’ written across the front, with the hood up. He also wore a black snood which was pulled over his mouth and nose.
The second was around 5ft 9ins tall and of a slim build. He was also wearing black Adidas tracksuit bottoms with white stripes to the knee, and a light grey hooded top with the hood up. He was also wearing a black snood covering his mouth and nose.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Rachel Huggins, of Aylesbury police station said:
“I am appealing for witnesses to this incident, where a 19-year-old man was robbed of his bike after one of these two offenders produced a knife towards him.
“I’d ask that any witnesses make a report to the force, either online or by calling 101. Please quote reference 43210311439 when doing so. Alternatively, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, for which you will receive 100% anonymity while making reports.”