A moped rider in Bristol was threatened with a knife during the robbery of his vehicle earlier this month. Despite being physically unharmed during the incident, the rider had his moped stolen by two men.
The two males were riding a motorcycle on Cotswold Road, at the junction of Brendon Road in Bedminster, at approximately 2pm on Saturday, March 19. One of the males got off the vehicle and threatened the male rider with a knife in order to steal his moped.
He then rode the purple and yellow Getir moped away in the direction of St John’s Lane. The offenders are described as young, male and wearing helmets. One of them was wearing a brown jacket.
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Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses and footage following the robbery in South Bristol earlier this month.
PC Gary Mason said: “We take all motorbike thefts and robberies seriously and will do all we can to track down who was responsible. Earlier this month we arrested two people for a similar incident close by, however at this time we do not believe the incidents are linked.
“We‘d ask anyone who saw what happened, or may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to call 101 and quote reference number 5222065815. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
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