Appeal for information after a group robbed a teenager of his e-bike in Gloucester last month

Police are appealing for information after a group robbed a teenager of his e-bike in Gloucester last month.

Three unknown males wearing balaclavas stopped the victim as he was riding his bike near Arundel Close in Tuffley at around 4pm on Thursday 17 April.

It was reported that the group were acting as though they were concealing weapons.

One of the offenders then stole the e-bike and rode it down Arundel Close and through an alleyway towards Chatsworth Avenue. The other two males followed him on foot.

The offenders were described as being black, aged between 16 and 18 years-old and between 5ft 9ins and 5ft 11ins in height. They were all wearing black clothing and black balaclavas.

The male who rode off on the bike had two reflective stripes on the cheek areas of his balaclava and was also carrying a bag across his body that had a red strap. 

The electric bike, which has been modified since the photo below was taken, is a black Carrera Hellcat with blue writing along the frame and a battery pack on it.

Investigating officers have conducted house to house and CCTV enquiries and are now asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information, to come forward.

They would also like to hear from anyone who has any ring doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage which they believe to be relevant.

Anyone who may have been offered an e-bike matching this description for sale is also asked to get in touch.

Information can be submitted by completing the following form on the Constabulary website, quoting incident number 306 of 17 April: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/