A young lad was left shaken after being threatened with a knife and robbed of his bike near Linlithgow.
The 15-year-old lad was targeted while riding his green Saracen Aries 60 Elite mountain bike, with distinctive a gold coloured suspension, south of Wynford Brae in Philipstoun, near the Union Canal at around 1:30pm on Friday April, 9.
Officers say as he was cycling when he was approached from behind by a man with a balaclava covering his face.
The teenager then jumped off his bike and ran.
The suspect is described as a white man, 5ft 11ins to 6ft tall, of slim to medium build.
He was wearing black Ray Ban sunglasses, a two-tone hooded jacket, Nike slim fit tracksuit bottoms and black Nike Airmax trainers.
Detective Constable David McDougall, of Livingston CID, said: The teenager has reported that he warned two women about the suspect as he was running from the scene.
"We are especially keen to trace and speak to these two women as they may have seen the suspect or have information to help our investigation.
"I’d also ask anyone who recognises the description of the suspect, or knows of someone who has recently acquired a green Saracen Aries 60 Elite, to get in touch with police to help our enquiries. Anyone with any information should contact officers as soon as possible."
"Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 1617 of 9 April 2021.
"An anonymous report can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
