Officers investigating a robbery at a shopping centre have issued an image of four men they would like to trace.

The robbery took place just after 7.20pm on Saturday, September 3, when a 15-year-old boy was shopping with a friend.

A CCTV image taken inside Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre on Midsummer Boulevard shows the men officers would like to speak to.

The incident happened near to John Lewis when the victim was approached by a man who asked him to search on his phone for a Snapchat profile.

As the victim took his phone out, another male forcefully grabbed the phone from the victim.

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A third person then made a verbal threat before the victim’s bank card and Apple Airpod was stolen.

The offenders then made off towards the theatre district in Central Milton Keynes.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Andrew Johnson of the Priority Crime Team, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “This was a traumatising incident for the victim, and his friend, although neither were injured.

“I am releasing this CCTV image as I believe the four people in the picture may be able to provide vital information that can assist this investigation.

“If you know any of the people in the image, or you believe one of them is you, I would ask you to contact 101, quoting reference number 43220396840 or make a report online.

“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”