A man in his sixties who uses a wheelchair was approached by three males who stole his oxygen tank.

The 63-year-old man, was travelling along College Road in Middlesbrough when three suspects approached him and stole the oxygen tank from the rear of his wheelchair.

The incident occurred yesterday, Tuesday, March 14 at 1pm.

Two of the males were described as wearing blue trapper-style hats and one of the males was wearing a grey trapper-style hat.

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One male was wearing a wax jacket and the other wore a bomber jacket. They are all believed to be teenagers.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or knows of the males responsible is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 048121.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.