Police appeal for witnesses following a theft in Chesham

An appeal for witnesses has been launched by Thames Valley Police following a theft in Chesham.

On Wednesday 13th October 2021, at about 4.00pm, a group of teenagers were sitting in the skate park next to Skottowes Pond in Lowndes Park when they were approached by a man, who is believed to have had a knife.

The man stole a rucksack from a 16 year old boy which contained a wallet, phone charger and other items. Nobody was injured in the incident.

The man who carried out the theft had brown hair, blue eyes and was about 5ft4ins tall with a medium build. He was wearing a distinctive Louis Vuitton face mask.

Investigating officer, PC Oscar Blunt, said: ‘I would like to speak to anyone who has information about this incident.

If you witnessed it, or have information which you think could help our investigation, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43210461730.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make a report online.‘

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