Appeal after attempted robbery on boy in St Leonards
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Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after a robbery in St Leonards.
The victim, a boy aged 16, was walking in Silchester Road at about 7.15pm on September 24 when he was approached by two teenage boys.
One was a skinny white boy, aged about 14, 5’, with short blond hair, wearing a black puffa-style body warmer with white writing stating “Hoodrich”, and black skinny jeans or tracksuit bottoms.
He was riding a mountain bike, and threatened the victim by demanding him to hand over items.
The second was a black boy, aged about 14, 5’6, with a short afro-style hair. He was also riding a bike.
Anyone with information or footage, or anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area at the time, is asked to come forward.
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or on 101, quoting serial 1081 of 24/09.
Alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.