Arrests made and patrols stepped up following reports of knifepoint robberies

Two arrests have been made and patrols have been increased following reports of a series of knifepoint robberies in the south east of the county.

Derbyshire Police officials have received five such reports of victims having their bikes stolen from them after being threatened.

The incidents happened between Monday 26th and Wednesday 28th October 28 in the Borrowash, Pride Park and Elvaston Castle Country Park areas.

Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have now been arrested in connection with these offences and are in police custody.

In addition, officers have been carrying out additional patrols in the affected areas.

Anyone with any concerns or information they would like to pass on, is being encouraged to approach officers where seen, and to make contact via the following non-emergency routes through which crimes can also be reported.

• Website – crime reporting tools on the Derbyshire Police website.
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call 101

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