A teenager was threatened with a knife in broad daylight by boys wearing face masks.
At about midday on Wednesday, November 11, a 17-year-old boy was approached by two Asian teenage boys at the junction of Compton Close and Station Road in Wokingham.
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They asked to borrow the victim's phone and when he asked for it back, one of the teenagers told him he had a knife and refused to hand his phone back.
The robbers then demanded the victim to give them his gilet, which he handed over.
Police said the victim was not injured and the offenders fled the scene near Earley train station.
The offenders are both described as Asian males, about 16-years-old and were wearing face masks.
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The boy who took the victim's phone is also described as being of slim build, approximately 6ft 1in tall and was wearing black Adidas tracksuit bottoms and a black hooded top.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Dennis Hicks, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “I am appealing for anyone who saw this incident or has any information about what happened to please come forward.
“This happened close to the train station at around lunchtime and so I believe that it is likely that members of the public, both pedestrians and cyclists, may have seen what happened.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43200371067.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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