The boy aged 12 was approached in Manor Lane and had his Scott e-bike taken with the perpetrators said to be on a Surron electric bike
A photo of the Scott e-bike stolen from a 12-year-old in Halesowen
An appeal has been launched after schoolboy was robbed of his e-bike in a Black Country street.
Two men approached a boy aged 12 on Manor Lane in Halesowen on Monday, November 24.
They stole his Scott e-bike at around 3.55pm.
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The stolen bike is pictured and is dark grey, with a white and blue design on the frame.
The brand name Scott written in white on the downtube.
The two men are said to have been riding an expensive Surron electric bike.
They are said to be aged between 18 and 25, and wearing dark clothes.
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In issuing the appeal, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We’re appealing for the public’s help after an electric bike was stolen from a boy in Halesowen.
“We received reports that two unknown men had approached a boy aged 12, on Manor Lane, on 24 November at around 3.55pm.
“The bike is dark grey, with a white and blue design on the frame and the brand name Scott written in white on the downtube.
“We’d like to trace two men in relation to the offence who are described as 18-25-years-old, were wearing dark clothing and riding a black Surron electric bike.
“Anyone with information that could help our officers is asked to call us on 101 or use the Live Chat option on our website, quoting crime number 20/457473/25.
“Or contact Crimestoppers to remain anonymous on 0800 555 111.”