Scooter stolen from boy (From Basingstoke Gazette)

Scooter stolen from boy

9:48am Saturday 31st July 2010 in

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A 13-year-old boy had his scooter and mobile phone stolen as he was heading home.

He was travelling along a footpath that leads from the Norn Hill bridge towards Basing View and the railway line when he felt something knock onto his back.

When he turned around an older teenager demanded he hand over his possessions.

The victim did as he was told and the offender cycled off.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery which happened on July 25 at around 6.10pm.

The stolen scooter was silver with black mountain bike handle bars and purple grips.

The robber was described as white, about 17-years-old, 5ft 11ins tall, of a slim build with short brown hair and wearing a plain black t-shirt and jeans.

He was riding a black bike.

PC Adam Knight of the Basingstoke Targeted Patrol Team said: “This was an unacceptable incident involving and older boy threatening a 13-year-old.

“Were you in the area at the time? Did you see someone matching the description or anything suspicious?”

Anyone with information should contact PC Knight at Basingstoke police station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.