Man robbed of bike at knifepoint in Leighton Buzzard

Police are investigating after a man was robbed of his bike at knifepoint in Leighton Buzzard.

By Stewart Carr

Published 16th Apr 2021, 14:36 BST

Updated 16th Apr 2021, 14:38 BST

The pathway (taken from Appenine Way) leading towards Hockliffe Road

The victim was walking down a path between Appenine Way and Hockliffe Road in Leighton Buzzard when the incident took place, at around 4.20pm on Saturday, April 10.

The suspect told the victim to hand the bike over while holding a knife. He then took the bike and rode away on it towards Saturn Close and Gemini Close.

The bike has a medium grey frame, full suspension, white forks with XCR written on it, a black saddle, black handlebars with bright blue rubber grips. It says Saracen down the side of the frame in white.

Anyone with any information can contact us via Bedfordshire.police.uk/report or by calling 101.

Please quote reference 40/17656/21.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Leighton Buzzard