Appeal for witnesses after two men are robbed in Long Eaton

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for information after two men were robbed in a street in the town.

The incident happened close to the mini roundabout at the junction of Meadow Lane and Main Street at about 7:15pm on Wednesday 12th March.

Two men were walking down the street when a black BMW – believed to be an X3 model – pulled up close to them.

Two men then got out of the car and approached the victims before stealing holdalls from them containing tools.

The suspects then got back into the car and drove away along Main Street.

Police officers have carried out extensive enquiries into the robbery and are now asking for help from the public to trace those responsible.

They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage that covers the area where the incident took place and has not already spoken with officers to please come forward. 

The suspects are described as black men, aged in their mid-20s.  One was around 6ft tall, with a medium build and was wearing a dark beanie hat, black coat, dark joggers and trainers.  The other man had a slim build and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information can use any of the following contact routes quoting incident number 25*145261.

• Website – There are reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.