Teenager threatened with knife and robbed after e-bike sales meet up outside town centre Kettering shop
A teenager has been threatened with knife and robbed after he arranged to meet a potential buyer for his e-bike outside a Kettering shop.
Northants Police officers are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident at the junction of St Mary’s Road and London Road, near the Tesco Express, on the evening of Tuesday, January 6.
The incident occurred between 7pm and 7.10pm when a teenage boy, who was selling his e-bike, arranged to meet a potential buyer at the junction of St Mary’s Road and London Road, near the Tesco Express.
A spokesman for Northants Police said: “As the offender checked it over, he produced a knife and threatened the boy, before getting on the e-bike and riding off in the direction of London Road.
“The offender is described as a mixed-race male, aged 17-19, about 6ft 4in and of an average build. He was wearing dark coloured tracksuit bottoms and matching top with a dark coloured jumper underneath and a black balaclava.
“Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may be able to help identify the offender.
“Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
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