Knife-Wielding Thugs Snatch Goods from Teens in Stroud Park
Police are hunting a man caught on CCTV after a terrifying knifepoint robbery in Stroud’s Bank Gardens on Monday, 2 October.
Shortly before 5pm, two teenage boys were sitting in the town centre park when two men approached. The criminals demanded valuables and attacked one boy when he refused.
The other teen tried to step in but was threatened with a knife. The pair fled with a Trapstar bag, Apple AirPods, and a black coat.
One Suspect in Custody, Hunt on for Accomplice
Thankfully, neither boy suffered physical injuries, but both were left shaken by the violent ordeal. An 18-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Officers have now released CCTV images of another man they want to identify. They believe he may be connected to the attack.
Police Plea: Come Forward with Tips and Footage
Investigators are calling on the public to help crack the case. They urge anyone with information, witness accounts, or mobile phone and dashcam footage to step forward.
Tip-offs can be made online via Gloucestershire Police quoting incident number 300 of 2 October: Report Here. Anonymous info can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
