'Series' of knifepoint robberies on Cheltenham's Honeybourne Line
Gloucestershire Police have launched an appeal for information following the incidents on Wednesday evening (25 July)
Last updated 20th Jun 2024
Gloucestershire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses after what they're describing as a 'series' of knifepoint robberies in Cheltenham.
Three teenage boys were targeted on Wednesday evening by two men, with at one point, one of the men seen riding an e-scooter and the other on a bike.
Police say they believe the same two men were involved in all three incidents.
They're reported to have happened on the Honeybourne Line on July 25, before it's believed the men headed in the direction of High Street.
Describing the three incidents, Gloucestershire Police said: "In the first incident, which happened at about 9.20pm, a teenage boy on his e-scooter was approached by two men. One of them pulled out a kitchen knife and threatened the victim before taking his e-scooter.
"A few minutes later, another teenage boy on an e-scooter was approached by two men. One of the men was on an e-scooter and the other was on a bike. They again threatened the victim with a knife before taking his e-scooter.
"Finally, at 9.45pm, a teenage boy was walking along the Honeybourne Line when he was again approached by two men who tried to steal his belongings at knifepoint. He was able to get away but they managed to take his bag containing Airpods."
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
One of the men is described as being white, 5ft 10in in height, and of slim build, and was at the time dressed in a navy coloured tracksuit and green bodywarmer, brandishing a kitchen knife.
The other man is described as being Asian, 5ft 8in in height, and of average build and wore a black tracksuit and black trainers.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any additional information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Constabulary through the website, quoting incident 449 of 25 July.
You can also anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or report information online.