Street Robbery outside McDonald’s in Portsmouth

Police are investigating after two teenagers had their bikes stolen during a robbery in Portsmouth. The incident happened at around 6.45pm on Wednesday (February 13), outside McDonald’s in Portsmouth Road, Cosham. When the victims, two 15-year-old boys, were inside McDonald’s they spotted two men stealing their bikes. One of the bikes is a Giant Talon, which is grey and orange, and the other was an older blue racing bike. One of the teenagers chased after the men but when he caught up with them they hit him across the face. Fortunately he suffered no injuries. The thieves were both white and aged between 23 and 26. They were dressed all in black and had scarves covering their faces. Did you see the robbery? Have you seen the bikes or been offered them for sale? Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101 quitting crime reference number 44190053868, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. If you have any information, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 44190053868.