Woman threatened and robbed in Rushden before stolen scooter later found submerged at Stanwick Lakes
Witnesses are being sought after a woman was threatened and robbed of her white Honda WW125 125cc Scooter.
The incident took place at about 4am on Saturday, July 11 when the woman approached the roundabout junction in Northampton Road, Rushden.
A police spokesman said: “Two males wearing dark sportswear clothing, gloves and balaclavas and riding a similar light motorcycle approached and threatened her with a sharp pointed article before stealing her vehicle.
"Later that morning, her Honda scooter was recovered by the woman’s husband after seeing a social media post about her motorcycle being found submerged in Stanwick Lakes.
"Detectives investigating this incident would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or the vehicle being discarded at Stanwick Lakes.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
Quote incident number 26000408099 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.