A man and a woman, both aged in their twenties, chased a group of thieves for thirty minutes after a phone was stolen in High Wycombe.

The pair were pushed into a bush before chasing the thieves who stole an iPhone 12 Pro after meeting up with two men to sell it.

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The two men then ran down an alleyway by Abercromby Avenue to join a group of other men, to form a group of six.

Thames Valley police are appealing for witnesses to the theft which took place at around 5.50pm on June 16.

The suspects are described as 14 to 16-year-old Asian males by the Thames Valley Police.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Jessica Perkins based at High Wycombe police station said: “We urge anyone who might have seen or heard this incident to get in contact with Thames Valley Police.

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“Fortunately, the two victims did not sustain any injuries however, we take robberies and community safety seriously and are investigating the incident.

“If you have any information which could help the investigation, please call 101 and quote reference number 43210270425 or make a report online.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”