A 14-year-old boy was robbed outside Mitcham Fire Station at a bus stop just after 4:00 pm on Friday 28th February 2025 in a targeted attack by two suspects on electric scooters.
Details of the Robbery
According to reports, the two suspects, described as white males, approached the teenager and stole his black Hoodrich bag. They also forced him to erase his iPhone 13 (white) before fleeing the scene.
The victim, shaken by the incident, was unable to provide further details due to fear and distress.
Appeal for Witnesses
The boy’s family is now appealing for witnesses who may have been passing by Mitcham Fire Station at the time and might have seen the robbery or the suspects escaping on electric scooters.
If you saw anything suspicious or have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area, you are urged to come forward and contact local police.
Police Investigation
Authorities are expected to review CCTV footage from nearby streets and public transport cameras to track down the offenders.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting the incident location, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Further updates will follow as the investigation develops.