Appeal for witnesses to robbery of motorbike in Gloucester

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a report that a teenage boy stole a motorbike from another teenager during a robbery in Gloucester.

Police were called with a report that a teenage boy had approached the victim and threatened to stab him with a knife before going on to steal his motorbike.

The stolen motorbike is a blue/grey and orange coloured Yamasaki YM50 and the robbery took place near to the park on School Lane in Quedgeley at around 3.30pm on Sunday 21 June.

Enquiries have taken place since the incident was reported and a 15-year-old boy from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on police bail.

The stolen motorbike is yet to be located and members of the public are asked to report any sightings of it. 

It is believed that the motorbike has been seen in the Eastern Avenue area since with the registration plate removed.

Investigating officers are now asking local residents to please come forward if they've seen the motorbike, witnessed what happened or have information on the incident.

Additionally, they would like to hear from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage which they feel may be relevant.

Information can be provided online by completing the following form and quoting occurrence 53260049444: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report