Appeal after two men rob man of his e-bike in Stroud

Police are appealing for information after two men robbed a man of his electric bike at knifepoint in Stroud on Friday evening (6 June).

The incident happened shortly before 8.15pm when two men approached the victim on the canal path near Stroud Brewery, near Brimscombe, and threatened him with a knife.

They stole his yellow Surron e-bike and they then continued along the path. The victim was not physically injured during the ordeal.

Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who has seen the bike being used, advertised for sale or has information on those responsible for the robbery.

The suspects were described as being white, with one aged around 30 and the other aged around 40.

One man was wearing a black Nike tracksuit and the other was wearing a camouflage coat and blue jeans.

Officers attended and searched the area, however the offenders were not found. CCTV enquiries are due to take place.

Anyone with information is asked to provide this to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 513 of 6 June: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/