A 14-year-old boy was threatened and had his bike stolen in Middlesbrough last weekend.
Police are appealing for information after the child was threatened and his bike stolen during a robbery on Gresham Road in Middlesbrough on Sunday, September 11.
The incident took place at around 6:45pm when a male riding a small white Carrera bike approached the teenager and threatened to stab him if he did not hand over his bike.
The suspect then made off on the stolen bike, carrying the smaller white bike as he rode.
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The boy was left shaken, but was unhurt by the incident.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a balaclava featuring a skull design, a grey tracksuit and having acne on his face. The stolen bike is described as a large grey Carrera.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference CVP-22-163291.
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