Attempted Robbery in Hartlepool
Police are appealing after an attempted robbery in Hartlepool.
The incident happened on Thursday 23rd June around 9:50pm as a 16-year-old boy was riding his bike on the playing field, coming from Swinburne Road in the direction of Catcote Road.
A male approached the 16-year-old and pulled on his backpack, resulting in the boy falling from his bike. Luckily, no injuries were sustained.
The suspect attempted to take the bike from the victim, however, the suspect made off after his failed attempt.
The suspect is described as wearing a scruffy coat with the hood up and wearing glasses.
Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with further information is asked to contact Hartlepool CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 108218.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.