Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery in Bushey.
The incident happened on London Road at around 3.55pm on Tuesday, November 26.
A 13-year-old boy was walking down the road, near to the junction with Grange Road, when he was reportedly approached by three older teenagers.
They pushed and threatened the victim before taking his coat. No injuries were sustained.
One suspect was described as a black male, aged 17 to 18, around 5ft 10ins tall and of slim build with dreadlocks. He was seen wearing a thin black jacket, grey jogging bottoms and in possession of a grey pouch. Two further suspects were described as a white and black male, both in their late teens, wearing dark coloured tracksuits.
Investigator Chloe Harding, from the Hertsmere Local Crime Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing, and I am appealing for anyone with information.
“This was a distressing incident for the victim, and we are asking for anyone who saw what happened to please get in touch. Additionally, if you were driving in the area and captured any dashcam footage, please upload it to herts.police.uk/dashcamupload. I can also be emailed directly via Chloe.Harding@herts.police.uk”
You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room via the online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/100269/24.
Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent 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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