Balaclava-clad thugs chased teenager into park before stealing e-bikes and clothes

Three 'armed' thugs chased a teenager on mopeds before stealing from him and his friends. Two e-bikes, a coat and a hat were taken from the young victims in Handforth, near Wilmslow.

Officers were called out to reports of a robbery on Meriton Road at around 5pm on Sunday (October 13). Cheshire Police says that a teenager, who had travelled on his e-bike from Meriton Road Park, was approached by the three suspects near the junction of Meriton Road and Wilmslow Road.

The suspects, who were all riding mopeds, chased the teenager back to the park - where he joined his three friends. The offenders then approached the group, stole from their young victims and left the scene.

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Detectives say the suspects are believed to be male, aged 17 or 18, and were dressed all in black at the time of the incident - including gloves and balaclavas. Cheshire Police is investigating the incident as an armed robbery and anyone with information is being urged to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Joyce said: “We understand this incident is very concerning for members of the public, however we would like to reassure people that we are doing all we can to trace those responsible. As part of enquiries into this incident, we would like anyone who witnessed what happened, or saw anything before or after the incident which could aid our investigation to get in touch.

“The same goes for anyone with any relevant CCTV or dashcam footage. You can report information to us via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or call 101, quoting IML-1939220.”