A man was threatened and pushed off his motorbike by four men with their faces covered.
Police were called to reports of a robbery at around 1.30pm on Friday, June 21, near Asda in Cromford Road, Langley Mill.
The bike, a red and black Suzuki GSX-S125, was driven off in the direction of Gladstone Street. It was recovered the following day in Ilkeston.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
A Derbyshire police spokesman said: "Any footage that may be of use to officers should be downloaded onto another device and safely kept for officers to view."
Anyone with information which may help the investigation is asked to call Derbyshire Constabulary on 101, quoting the reference number, 19000320697, and the name of the officer in the case, DC Long, in any correspondence.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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