As part of their investigation into the robbery of two 13-year-old boys in Bristol, police have released CCTV footage of four teenagers they'd like to identify. The two young boys were out in the town centre to watch a movie on New Year's Eve last year before they were allegedly robbed on their way home.
The boys were heading along Rupert Street to catch the bus home at 7pm when a group of older teenagers followed them, surrounded them, and demanded money. They took cash from the boys and made off.
The 13-year-olds made their way home and reported the incident later that evening.
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Investigating officer PC Ashley Russell said: “These two boys were out in town to watch a movie and spend their Christmas money – something they should have been safe to do. Instead a group of older teenagers targeted them because they were younger. Not only is this abhorrent, but it’s cowardly.
“This is a serious offence and we’re following up all lines of enquiry as part of a thorough investigation.”
Following CCTV enquiries officers are keen to trace the four young men on this footage, who were in the area at the time. Police have described them all as being aged between 16 and 19 and of minority ethnic appearance:
- Taller than 6ft and slim, wearing a grey beanie hat, balaclava, hooded fleece, black gloves, grey tracksuit bottoms and black and red trainers
- Shorter, with dark hair curly on top and short back and sides, wearing a light blue and white coat, black t-shirt and black jeans
- Also shorter than the first, slim, with dark hair and wearing a black quilted jacket, grey tracksuit bottoms and black trainers
- Shorter than the first, wearing a hoodie, a grey coat, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers
If you recognise the individuals in the footage or have any other information which could help the police investigation, please contact police. If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222310837 , or complete an online appeals form.
Alternatively visit the 100 per cent anonymous independent charity for young people, Fearless, or ring them on 0800 555 111. The charity also has advice about crime for young people and their parents and carers.
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