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Police hunting gang of youths who robbed bike from 'shaken' teenage boy

A teenage boy has been left 'shaken' after being robbed of his bike by a gang of youths in Cambuslang.

The 13-year-old was walking with his bike on a lane near to Greystone Avenue around 6.50pm on Saturday when he was approached by a group of 11 male youths and one female.

The victim was threatened by one of the youths before his bike was taken and the group made off.

Police are searching for those responsible and have asked any witnesses to come forward.

The stolen bike is described as an Indi ATB mountain bike.

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Detective Sergeant Vicky Murray said: “The boy is shaken by this incident but uninjured. We are working to trace those involved in this incident. We have been checking CCTV and making enquiries in the local area.

“This is a busy area and I would ask anyone who witnessed this incident, or who was in the area around the time of this robbery yesterday to contact us through 101 with reference 3121 of 11 June. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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