Boys robbed in Wellingborough underpass

Two boys were robbed within minutes of each other in an underpass near a Wellingborough park.

Police have arrested two Wellingborough youths, aged 15 and 14, on suspicion of robbery after the separate incidents which took place between 4.25pm and 4.30pm on August 5.

The first victim, a teenage boy, was riding his mountain bike through the underpass at Eastfield Park in Finedon Road when he was approached by two other teenage boys.

One of them threatened him before stealing his black and grey Carrera Vengeance mountain bike. This has since been recovered.

Shortly afterwards a second victim, also a teenage boy, was approached by the same two suspects who assaulted him and knocked him off his bike. One of the attackers then picked up his bike and rode off.

The second victim's bike has not been recovered and is described as a Carrera Subway type 2 mountain bike, which is black with white markings. It has longer than normal handle bars and a white mark on the seat.

A police spokesman said: "The first offender is described as black, 5ft 10in, of a slim build with short dark hair. He was wearing a navy tracksuit, a white T-shirt and black trainers.

"The second offender is also described as black, in his mid-teens, 5ft 9in, and of a slim build with short black hair.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen a mountain bike abandoned or been offered a similar Carrera Subway type 2 bike for sale in unusual or suspicious circumstances.

"Anyone with information or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000404564. Or alternatively, if you wish to stay anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

The two boys who were arrested have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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