Appeal for woman who witnessed robbery to come forward

Police are appealing for a woman who may have witnessed a robbery in Gloucester to come forward.

Officers are investigating reports that a 13-year-old boy was robbed behind Tesco Express on Mead Road, Abbeymead at around 4pm on Friday (7 January).

The teenager was approached by three other males, who were all wearing balaclavas. They demanded that he hand over his money. One of the males is also believed to have shown the victim a knife that he was carrying.

Police would like to talk to anyone who saw anything suspicious. Investigating officers are particularly keen to speak to a woman who was in the area at the time about what she may have seen.

Anyone with information should contact Gloucestershire Constabulary through the website, quoting incident 306 of 7 January: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/

Alternatively you can call 101, quoting the same incident number, or telephone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.