Boys forced to hand over cash during robbery in Aylesbury

An appeal for witnesses has been launched by Thames Valley Police following an incident of robbery in Aylesbury on Sunday 6th October 2019.

Between 5pm and 5.15pm, a group of four boys between the ages of 13 and 15 were close to the High Street in Long Lionel when they were approached by three boys of a similar age.

One of the four boys was forced to hand over cash and another boy was forced to withdraw money from a nearby cash point. The victims did not receive any injuries during the incident.

The first boy is described as an Asian male, 14 years old, with black short hair with a straight fringe. He was approximately 5ft 1ins tall and was wearing a grey top and grey trousers.

The second boy is described as a white male, 14 years old, with short brown hair and a skinny build. He was approximately 5ft 6ins and was wearing a navy tracksuit.

The third boy is described as a white male, also 14 years old, with short ginger hair. He was approximately 5ft 8ins and was wearing a blue and white coloured tracksuit.

Designated investigator Hannah Mitchell, based at Aylesbury police station, said: ‘I am appealing to anybody who was in the area at the time of the offence who believes that they may have any information to contact us on the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43190309610, or make a report online.

I am appealing particularly to two witnesses, who were not together, who I believe were close to the cash point at the time of the offence.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.‘

Police have arrested a 14 year old boy from Aylesbury in connection with this incident, he has been released on bail until Saturday 2nd November 2019. A second 14 year old boy from Aylesbury has also been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on bail until Thursday 7th November 2019.

*Source of article : Thames Valley Police ‘latest news’.