A cyclist who robbed a man in Hucknall is being sought by police. The victim, a man in his 20s, was wearing headphones while walking down Orchard Street when he was approached by a man on a bike. The cyclist initially asked the man for the time, before showing a knife and demanding cash.
The attacker lifted the hoody he was wearing to show he had a knife tucked into his waistband. “At that point, the victim handed over money, with the attacker then cycling away on his bike in the direction of Croft Avenue”, Nottinghamshire police said.
The incident happened at 3.15 pm on Wednesday 17 July. Police are now asking the public for help as they investigate exactly what happened.
“While thankfully they weren’t hurt, this would’ve been an extremely unpleasant experience for the victim”, Detective Sgt Elina Falcon said. “They were walking home and minding their own business, when they were suddenly forced to hand over cash by a man on a bike, who had a knife in his possession.
“This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable, so it’s really important that we track this man down and ensure he faces the consequences of his actions.
“We’re still in the early stages of this investigation, so would naturally appreciate any information people have about the incident. That includes anything about who the man on the bike could be, any sightings of a cyclist in the area at that time, or anything else that might be relevant.
“Any piece of information, however small or insignificant it might seem, could provide us with the information needed to get to the bottom of what happened.”
People with information can contact the police by calling 101 and quoting incident 443 of 17 July 2024. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
