Appeal for information following robbery in Portsmouth

We’re appealing for information following a robbery that took place in Portsmouth yesterday afternoon (Monday 11 April).

At approximately 2.55pm the victim, an 18-year-old man, was approached by three males on bicycles on Winston Churchill Avenue at the footpath leading to Worcester Close.

The victim was assaulted, sustaining a minor injury to his nose, and his jacket was stolen. The three males then rode away down Somers Road.

We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened or the aftermath. We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have seen three males, seen in the area at the time, who we would like to speak to in connection with this incident.

 

The first male is described as:

• Aged between 16 and 18-years-old
• Approximately 5ft 8in tall
• White
• Of slim build
• Wearing a black tight fitting tracksuit, black gloves, black balaclava and blue and black Jordan 4 trainers
• Riding a bicycle.

The second male is described as:

• Aged between 16 and 18-years-old
• Approximately 5ft 8in tall
• White
• Of slim build
• Wearing a green tight fitting tracksuit, black gloves and black balaclava.
• Riding a bicycle.

The third male is described as:

• Aged between 16 and 18-years-old
• Approximately 5ft 8in tall
• White
• Of slim build
• Riding a bicycle.

 

Anyone who thinks they recognise these descriptions or saw these males in the area yesterday afternoon is asked to contact us. Perhaps you saw what happened or saw the males leaving the area?

Perhaps someone you know has acquired a black Canada Goose parker jacket over the past day?

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 44220142375.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via the following form: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/