Appeal launched following bike robbery in Winsford

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery of a bike in Winsford.

Sometime between 4.15pm and 4.25pm on Tuesday 25 February, a teenage boy was pushing his bike up Station Road near to the bypass when two males approached him.

One of the males made threats towards the victim before stealing the bike and riding off on Station Road.

The bike is described as a white Carrera mountain bike with writing on the tyres, a blue and red seat and hydraulic brakes.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.

Detective Constable Kelly Mitchell, of Northwich CID, said: “We are eager to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may know who is responsible.

“I am also urging anyone who may have seen or perhaps been offered a bike matching this description to get in touch.

“Currently we are following several lines of enquiry and are determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice.”

Anyone with information please call 101 quoting IML 646188 or report it via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report/

Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or report it via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously