Appeal after 12-year-old has bike stolen in Hartlepool.

A 12-year-old boy had his bike stolen after being pushed from it by two unknown males believed to be in their mid-late teens who approached him from behind.  He fell to the ground, sustaining cuts and bruises, and one of the suspects picked the cycle up and took it.

We’re appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident which happened between 3.25pm and 3.45pm on Wednesday 18^th June at the junction of Catcote Road and Elwick Road to get in touch with any relevant information or footage.

Any doorbell/dash cam or private CCTV footage which could assist can be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/cctv-dash-cam-footage

Otherwise, please contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 111940.

If you don’t want to speak to police, you can pass information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111.