Appeal for witnesses to knifepoint robbery in Bracknell
A 17 year-old boy was stabbed during the incident on Sunday
Last updated 25th Jun 2025
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a knifepoint robbery in Bracknell.
Between 9.15pm and 9.45pm on Sunday (22/6), a 17-year-old boy was cycling on Hamlet Street, Warfield, when he saw three males all dressed in black and wearing balaclavas.
The boy then cycled around Hamlet Street, Shakespeare Way and Horatio Avenue, where the males intercepted him from The Chestnuts alleyway.
The males stabbed him in the shoulder and stole his blue Hai electric bicycle and grey iPhone 13 Pro.
The victim suffered a stab wound to the shoulder and cuts to his arm. He required hospital treatment, but has been discharged.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Cat Sykes said: “I am appealing for any witnesses of this knifepoint robbery to please come forward.
“We are especially looking for support from people in Hamlet Street, Shakespeare Way, Horatio Avenue or Cordelia Croft, and the surrounding streets.
“If you have CCTV cameras or a video doorbell in those areas, or if you were driving in the area with a dash-cam, please check your recordings between 9pm to 9.45pm on Sunday in case they have captured something that could support our investigation.
“Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43250310520.
“Anyone with footage can send it to us directly via this dedicated online portal.
“Alternatively provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”