Woman pushed to floor and robbed in Reading
One of the offenders was heard threatening to stab her
Last updated 21st Jul 2021
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was robbed in Reading.
It happened last Friday afternoon, between 3:45pm and 5:45pm, when the victim, in her forties, was approached by two men in Waterloo Meadows in Elgar Road.
They pushed her to the floor and stole her electric scooter.
Police say one of the offenders was heard to threaten to stab her.
The first offender is a white male, aged between 17 and 19, and around 5ft 2ins tall.
He had mousey brown hair, short on the sides and curled on top, which fell onto his face.
He was clean shaven and was wearing a red jumper, grey Adidas tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
He spoke with a local accent.
The second offender is also a white male aged between 17 and 19.
He was slightly taller than the first offender with dark brown hair, which was slicked back.
He was wearing dark clothing, possibly jeans and a jacket.
He had his own scooter with him which was black, grey and red in colour.
The victim sustained grazing and bruising, but did not need hospital treatment.
Designated investigator Zoe Purnell, of the Priority Crime Team based at Reading police station, said: "I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident to please come forward and contact police.
"I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have mobile phone, CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area, or who recognises the description of either offender.
"The victim, thankfully, was not seriously hurt, but this was an extremely distressing incident.
"If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43210316908.
"Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."