Appeal to report to Crimestoppers
Detectives from Hammersmith Police are releasing images of two males they wish to speak to in connection with two theft snatches in Hammersmith.
On Friday 3rd September police were called at 13:30hrs to reports of a snatch along Hammersmith Road junction with North End Road, Hammersmith.
The female victim was standing at the junction when a white male on a pedal cycle passed her at speed and snatched her I phone from her hand. The suspect made off in company with a black male also on a pedal cycle towards Kensington.
Ten minutes later Police were called at 13:40hrs to a report of a snatch along Talgarth Road junction with Gliden Road, W6 The male victim was walking when a black male cycled past and snatched the victims I phone from his hand. Both the suspects cycled off towards Hammersmith Broadway.
Suspect One is described as a white male, approx. 20-25 years, Slim build with short brown "spiky" hair wearing a beige/mustard/yellow jacket, blue jeans riding a silver/light blue mountain pedal cycle.
Suspect Two is described as a black male, approx, 20-25 years, slight build, very short hair, stubble on his face, wearing a dark green jumper, dark trousers and riding a mountain bike.
Anyone with information about the incident or who is able to identify any of the two from the images is asked to contact Detective Constable Ben Richards based in the Robbery Squad at Hammersmith Police Station on 0208 246 2679. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
September 23, 2010