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Witness appeal following report of a robbery in Blackwater

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a robbery in Blackwater

 

Between 8.30pm and 8.45pm on Tuesday 26 July, a teenage boy was walking through woodland between Darby Green Road and Reading Road when he was approached by two boys on e-scooters.

 

He was threatened with weapons and was told to hand over items. His bag, which had a charger and mobile phone cable inside, was stolen.

 

The two boys on e-scooters are described as being aged under 18, white, wearing black balaclavas and dark sports clothing.

 

They were both on e-scooters with red markings.

 

Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries and are now appealing for witnesses.

 

Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Did you witness any suspicious behaviour?

 

Do you have any CCTV images or dash-cam footage that could help the investigation?

 

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44220301475.

 

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/