Teenager threatened with machete in Northampton while searching for stolen moped
A teenager was threatened with a machete in Northampton, while he was searching for a stolen moped.
The incident happened in Billing Brook Road in Northampton between 8.30pm and 10pm on Wednesday February 4.
Police say a teenage boy was threatened with a machete-type knife.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “The boy and his friend were searching for his blue Lexmoto Cypher moped which had been stolen from Far Meadow Court.
“They spotted the moped in Billing Brook Road, and when they challenged the two males with it, the offenders produced a knife and threatened them. The unknown males were later seen behind Crestwood Gardens.
“We only have a limited description of the offenders. The first was a white tanned male in his teens and between 5ft 6-8in. He was wearing black joggers and a black ski-mask. The second make was about 5ft 9in and wearing all black and a ski mask.
“Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may know the whereabouts of the moped, which has blazing brakes Tik Tok and open madness stickers, red angel eye lights at the front and blue Yamaha R3 grips.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number: 26000070031.
Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers.