Teenage boy threatened by three masked robbers on Northampton bridge as mobile phone stolen

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw three males matching the descriptions in the area at the time.

A teenage boy was threatened by three masked males who stole his mobile phone during a robbery on a busy Northampton road.

The incident happened between 3.50pm and 4.10pm on Monday, November 9, on the Towcester Road bridge over the River Nene.

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Three males approached the teenager, threatened him and stole his mobile phone.

Northamptonshire Police have released descriptions of the three suspects as officers investigate the robbery.

Two are described as white males, aged between 16 and 20, of slim build and approximately 5ft 9in tall.

Both were wearing black puffa jackets, black joggers and balaclavas.

The third suspect is described as a male of dual heritage, aged between 16 and 20, of slim build and approximately 5ft 11in tall.

He was wearing a blue coat, black joggers and a balaclava.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw three males matching the descriptions in the area at the time.

They are also appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which may have captured the incident or suspects to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or submit information online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.

Quote incident number 26000698364 when providing information.

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