A terrifying ordeal for two 15-year-old boys saw them threatened with knives and robbed in High Wycombe at around 3.50pm on Sunday, October 18.
The victims were cycling along the A40 London Road, near to the junction with Magpie Lane, when they were approached by three males.
The offenders produced knives and stole a wallet containing a bank card, a pair of earbud style earphones, a black puffa jacket and a New Balance bag.
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Two bicycles and an iPhone which were taken have since been recovered.
No one was injured during the incident.
One of the offenders is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, and between 15 and 17 years-old. He was wearing a dark coloured puffa jacket and dark coloured clothing.
Another was approximately 5ft 9ins tall and was also wearing a dark coloured puffa jacket. He was also wearing a paintballing mask.
Investigating officer PC Brian Kiernan, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “This was a frightening experience for the two victims and I am appealing to anyone who has any information about this incident to come forward."
You can contact police using an online reporting form, quoting reference number 43200330442, call the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
*A 14 year-old boy from Ealing has been arrested in connection with this incident and has been released on police bail.
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