Two teenage boys, both wearing black balaclavas, attacked another teenager in the Cotswolds, knocking him to the ground, punching him, and stealing his e-scooter.
The incident occurred around 7:45 pm on Tuesday, May 5, in Moreton-in-Marsh at the Blenheim Meadow green space. Gloucestershire Police responded promptly after reports that two late-teen boys had confronted the victim and forcibly taken his e-scooter.
The victim, also a teenage boy, was punched in the face during the robbery. The stolen e-scooter is a black and red Freeboy J15-MAX, valued at approximately £400.
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Police conducted extensive searches in the area but were unable to locate the suspects. They have released detailed descriptions in hopes of identifying them. The first boy is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall with a large build, dressed in a black balaclava and black puffer jacket. The second boy is about 6 feet tall, strong and large, also wearing a black balaclava and black puffer jacket.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the event or has information to come forward by contacting Gloucestershire Police and referencing occurrence number 53260032198.