Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a teenager was threatened and robbed in Houghton Regis

On Friday (20 October) at around 10.40am, a teenager was approached in the pathway parallel with Bridgeman Drive and Constable Close by three teenage boys who threatened him into handing over his mobile phone.

The first was described as white, 5’10’’, wearing all black including a balaclava and hooded puffer jacket.

The second was described as white, with light coloured eyes, and also wearing black clothing and a balaclava.

The third was sat on a motorbike and also wearing a balaclava.

Detective Constable Kimberley Anderson, investigating, said: “This was a frightening incident, and which left the victim shaken and upset.

“The incident happened during the day, and it is believed some people may have seen what happened. Additionally, if anyone has any CCTV or dash cam footage, please get in touch.”

If anyone has any information that can help with the investigation, please call 101 quoting reference 40/57076/23 or via our online reporting centre.