Appeal for witnesses after Long Eaton robbery

Officers investigating a robbery in Long Eaton are appealing for witnesses.

The victim, a teenage boy, was approached by two men as he walked near the bridge over the canal in West Park, Long Eaton, at around 7pm on 10th May.

The men demanded he hand over a silver chain he was wearing, before threatening him and stealing two silver chains, a Nike zip up jumper and a black Trapstar windbreaker coat.

The first man is described as being around 5ft 10ins and of a stocky build. He was wearing a balaclava, black tracksuit, black jumper and gloves. The second man is described as being 5ft 3ins tall, and was wearing a full mask on his face, a black hoody, black jogging bottoms and white latex gloves.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact local police officers, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23000283239: 

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org