A gang of teens terrorised and stole three bikes from a group of young people in Southport.
The robberies and attempted robberies happened on the evening of Sunday, September 5 around the Eastbank Street area of Southport.
Merseyside Police arrested two 14-year-old boys, one from Bootle and the other from Liverpool, on suspicion of the attacks where three bikes were stolen.
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No injuries were reported but the victims were left shaken by the incident.
The two boys have since been bailed and the three bikes have been returned to their owners.
Detectives investigating the incidents have now issued CCTV images of a man they believe has information to assist with their enquiries.
They're also appealing for anyone with information or who may recognise the male pictured to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Paul Gillies said: “We’d like to speak to the male pictured as he may hold vital information to assist this investigation.
“While we were able to make two swift arrests following these robberies, our enquiries remain ongoing and we’d ask anyone who recognises the male pictured to get in touch.
“Similarly, if you were in the Eastbank Road area on Sunday 5 September and saw anything or anything suspicious then do let us know as information you hold could be vital to our enquiries.”
If you have any information on this incident, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 21000618642. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/
