THAMES Valley Police is appealing for Good Samaritans who helped after an incident of robbery and assault in Reading on Monday, August 8.
At around 2.30pm outside Davina’s off licence, on Broad Street, two boys were approached by a group of men offering to sell them AirPod headphones.
The boys bought the headphones, but asked for their money back having realised that the headphones were broken.
One of the offenders stole one of the victim’s mobile phones, a blue iPhone 12.
The victims were then assaulted by the group, who then feld in the direction of West Street.
The first offender is described as white, of large build and about 5ft 10ins tall. He was wearing an orange t-shirt and shorts.
The second offender was white, in his late teens, of medium build, with short brown hair and about 6ft 2ins tall. He was wearing a dark blue coloured t-shirt and shorts and was carrying a shopping bag.
The third offender was white, in his late teens, of large build, with short brown hair with a skin fade, and about 5ft 5ins tall. He was wearing a light blue coloured t-shirt and shorts.
The victims sustained injuries and had to be treated at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, but have since been discharged from hospital.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jen Cox said: “I believe that lots of members of public witnessed this incident and that some may have even chased the suspects from the scene. We would urge these Good Samaritans to please get in touch as soon as possible, because their information could help our investigation.
“The easiest way to contact us is by visiting a police station, calling 101, or leaving your information on our website, quoting the investigation reference number 43220352869.
“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
