Windsor Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after two boys had their bikes stolen by a group of teenagers in Windsor on Saturday (21/8).
At about 2.15pm, two 12-year-old boys and a friend were at Windsor central railway station when they encountered a group of approximately 14 boys aged between 13 and 16 who showed an interest in their BMX bikes.
After the Windsor 12-year-olds left the station, they chained their bikes to railings in front of the Post Office in Peascod Street, before going to Bachelors Acre park with two other friends. At about 4.30pm, the boys were approached in the park by the same group again, who became threatening and demanded to know where the bikes were. The group then followed the boys to Peascod Street and took the bikes from them at about 4.50pm, before making off in the direction of William Street.
The Windsor boys did not sustain any injuries but were left very shaken by the incident. The bikes were recovered nearby shortly afterwards and returned to the boys.
The group comprised of three white boys and one Asian boy, with the rest described as being black or mixed race. More detailed descriptions are not currently available.
Anyone who witnessed the Windsor incident, saw the group before or after the incident, or has any other information which may assist police with their investigation is asked to contact PC James Heath of the Priority Crime Team at Maidenhead via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Windsor
