Schoolboy robbed in Hogarth underpass

Thirteen year old forced to hand over £1.55 and his bicycle

On Thursday 13th July 2006 at 15.30, a robbery took place in the pedestrian underpass at the Hogarth Roundabout on the A4.

The victim, a 13 year old schoolboy, was stopped by a light skinned black youth, about 18 years old, who was riding a grey pushbike with red lettering on it.

The youth threatened the boy and forced him to hand over his bike along with £1.55 in cash.

The suspect then walked off with both bikes and was spotted walking past Fullers Brewery.

He was described as about 6 foot tall with shaven head and a deep voice. He had big lips, a big nose and was wearing a black Barbour jacket and jeans.

The victim’s bike was a silver Apollo mountain bike, valued at around £150.

Any information to PC Damon Williams on the Robbery Squad on 020 8247 5940 please.

Information on any crime may be forwarded anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

July 18, 2006