POLICE have appealed for witnesses after teenagers were robbed by a masked thug.

Thames Valley Police appealed for witnesses to come forward after two robberies in Milton Keynes.

The first incident happened at about 4.40pm on Friday (December 29) on Shackleton Place, Oldbrook, when a girl in her teens was approached by an unknown teenager.

The offender took hold of her wrist and clothing before stealing her new mobile phone.

The second incident happened the following day (December 30) at about 6pm near Oldbrook Recreational Ground when two teenage boys were approached by an unknown teenager.

The offender then produced a knife, demanding the victim’s mobile phones. One of the phones was reset and stolen by the offender.

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Police believe the incidents are linked and were committed by the same person.

The offender was described was a black male, aged in his mid-teens, around 5ft 8ins tall and of skinny build.

He wore all black clothing, including a balaclava and black gloves.

In the second incident, the offender was described as wearing a black tracksuit, a balaclava and white and black Nike Jordan trainers.

Investigating officer DC Christopher Smart, part of the Priority Crime Team based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed one or both of these incidents to please get in touch, which at this stage are being treated as linked.

“I understand people may have concerns following these incidents and as such we will have additional patrols in the area.

“We would also like to appeal to those residents in the surrounding areas to check CCTV and door cam footage.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230582232.

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