Police release CCTV image following string of Blackpool bike robberies
“We want to speak to him in connection with our investigation into two bike robberies and an attempted robbery in the Blackpool area in October.”
Lancashire Police have released a CCTV image of a young male as part of their investigations into two alleged bike robberies and one attempted robbery in Blackpool.
It was reported that on Sunday 11 October, two males threatened a man on Ashburton Road, Blackpool, with what was believed to be a knife. They also asked the alleged victim for money.
On the same day, two males allegedly assaulted a man and stole his bike on Falmouth Road. On the following day, it was reported that a man had his electric bike stolen on Falmouth Road, Blackpool. by a male who was believed to be carrying a knife.
As part of their investigations into this string of reported bike theft, Lancashire Police have now issued the CCTV image of a young man they would like to speak with. A spokesperson for the force said: “Have you seen this male?
“We want to speak to him in connection with our investigation into two bike robberies and an attempted robbery in the Blackpool area in October.
“We know this image isn’t of the highest quality, but if you recognise this male, witnessed these incidents, or have any footage or information that could assist us with our enquiries, please call 101 quoting log 1513 of 12th October.”