Police are investigating the theft of 2 bikes from East Cowes today (Sunday), 1 of which was taken from the hands of a 13-year-old boy.
The nipper was stood with his bike by Waitrose on Well Road when 3 men, thought to be aged in their 20s, walked up to him and took the bike from his possession.
The Bantu mountain bike was a birthday present for the teen last month.
Hampshire Constabulary have been informed of the shocking incident and officers are investigating accordingly.
A second incident has also occurred in East Cowes tonight. A Cannondale mountain bike has been stolen from outside the town’s liberal club. Although the bike was secured with a lock, it’s owner Simon Butler returned to find the lock cut in 2.
The theft has also been reported to Hampshire Constabulary.
Anyone with information about either theft or the whereabouts of the bicycles should contact Police on 101. Information can be given anonymously via Crimespotters on 0800 555 111.
