A 12-year-old was robbed of his bike in an alley in Watford - sparking a police appeal for information.
Officers also shared a suspect description after the attacker kicked the boy's bike near Cow Lane - knocking him to the ground - before riding off with it.
Two boys had been going down the alley at around 8.40pm on Tuesday (August 20) when they were approached by an older male.
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The suspect, described as black and aged in his late teens, reportedly took one of the bikes and rode off towards The Dome roundabout. No one was injured.
Police added that the suspect wore a black balaclava, black tracksuit, and was around 5ft 9ins tall.
The bike, a black Carrera, was apparently later found dumped nearby.
Herts Police said enquiries are continuing and asked anyone with information to report it online, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 41/69363/24.
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