Appeal for witnesses following robbery – Reading

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of robbery in Broad Street, Reading.

The incident occurred at around 4.10pm on Monday (16/12).

A boy in his teens, was threatened, before being chased into Chopstix restaurant and kicked in the head.

The offender has then left Chopstix, and has chased another victim, into Jollibee restaurant, before punching this victim in the head.

The victims did not require hospital treatment. A black electric bike was stolen in the incident.

The offender is described as a black male around 5ft 9ins tall. He has short black hair and was wearing a blue coat, grey jogging bottoms and black trainers and had a black rucksack on his back.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Daniel Hardwick, said: “I am appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident, or who may have mobile phone footage, dash cam or ring doorbell footage that may assist this investigation to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“You can call us on 101, quoting reference 43240608116.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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