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CANAL INCIDENT: Police appeal for witnesses after robbery in Hemel Hempstead

 Published on: 17th January 2026   |   By: News Desk   |   Category: Uncategorized

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in Hemel Hempstead.

The incident occurred at around 2pm on Monday, December 29, 2025, on the canal towpath near the B&Q on Two Waters Road.

The victim was approached by four unknown males, all described as wearing dark clothing and ski-type masks, who pushed him from his pedal cycle and took his mobile phone.

PC Sarah Scanlon who is investigating said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with any information.

“Were you around the canal towpath around the time of the incident? Or do you have any information that may help the investigation? Please get in touch with me via email at sarah.scanlon@herts.police.uk.”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/122874/25.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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