Appeal following robbery in Redcar

Police are appealing for information and CCTV footage after a 67-year-old man was robbed in Redcar.

The incident occurred at around 10am on Monday 23^rd January when the man was walking in the vicinity of a playpark and open ground near to Micklow Close.

It is believed the man was approached by three teenage boys one of which was riding a motorbike that has been described as an off-road style bike.

The bike was used to push the man to the floor before the suspects demanded him hand over his money.

The suspects stole a quantity of cash from the man before making off from the scene.

Thankfully, the man did not sustain any physical injuries but he has been left shaken by the incident.

The suspects have been described as being in their late teens while the motorbike rider was thought to have worn a red jacket and black crash helmet.

Officers are appealing for anyone with CCTV footage which may have captured the suspect’s bike being ridden in the general area around the time of the incident to get in touch with police.

If you have any information regarding the incident or any CCTV footage, you should contact us on 101, quoting incident number 013752.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone on 0800 555 111.