New Appeal After Alleged Robbery in Ryde
Oct 18th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Isle of Wight News From The Island PulsePolice are making a fresh appeal for information after an allegation of a robbery in Ryde, Isle of Wight.
A 15-year-old boy from Ryde was walking on his own in Church Lane towards Union Street when he was approached from behind by two men wearing hoods.
It’s alleged they stole a silver-coloured LG Orange mobile phone and £10 in cash from the victim, before one of them pushed him to the ground.
The suspects ran off in the direction of Yelf’s Road.
The victim was not injured.
The first suspect is described as:
White
Aged 18 / 19-years-old
Approximately six foot tall
A squashed nose
The second suspect is described as:
White
Aged 18 / 19-years-old
Five foot ten inches tall
with large lips
Both suspects were wearing plain black tops with the hoods up, and tracksuit trousers, either black or blue in colour.
The robbery is alleged to have happened in Church Lane, Ryde between 11.50am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, September 24.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newport CID on 0845 045 45 45, or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
