Maidenhead & Windsor

Police are appealing for witnesses after two robberies in Maidenhead.

At about 11.30pm on Friday 6 July, a man in his thirties was walking through Kidwells Park, Maidenhead when he was approached by a group of eight or nine teenage boys. The man was assaulted by the youths and fell to the ground. The youths stole his wallet and walked off towards the Castle Hill end of the High Street.

The main offender is white, aged 16 to 17, slim, and was wearing a light-coloured coat.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Kellie Auld on 0845 8 505 505.

At around 4am on Sunday 8 July, a 19-year-old man was walking along the A4 Bath Road, opposite the Maidenhead Alfa Romeo garage, when he was hit from behind and his silver Nokia N73 mobile phone and a gold chain were stolen.

If you witnessed the incident or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time, please contact PC Justin Lelliott on 0845 8 505 505.

If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Maidenhead