Police hunt teenage gang after three distinctive bikes stolen from Hemel Hempstead park

Police investigating the theft of three distinctive bicycles in Hemel Hempstead have released images of them to see if the public can help find them.

On Saturday, September 19, between 3pm and 3.20pm, the victims - two 13-year-old boys and a 14-year-old boy - were in Gadebridge Park with their bikes; a black and red Carrera Vengeance, a black Carrera Axle with multi-coloured wheel spokes and a blue Apollo Excel.

The group were approached by three white teenage boys, estimated to be aged between 15 and 17, all of whom were wearing blue surgical face masks.

They asked if they could ride the bikes and the victims refused, but the suspects still proceeded to steal them before cycling off towards the skate park.

The first suspect is described as slim, 5ft 6in, wearing a black tracksuit with the hood up.

The second suspect is described as 5ft 7in tall, wearing an all-grey slim-fit tracksuit – possibly a Nike brand – with the hood up.

The third suspect is described as 5ft 6in tall, he was wearing a black padded coat with the hood up.

PC Jake Smith, who is investigating, said “We have carried out extensive enquiries into this incident, which left the victims feeling understandably threatened.

"We are doing all we possibly can to identify the suspects and are now asking the public for their help.

“Have you been offered any of these bikes for sale?

"Perhaps you’ve seen them being ridden locally, or possibly abandoned somewhere?

"Any information you can provide, even if you feel it is insignificant, could be the vital piece of the puzzle. Please get in touch if you can help.”

You can email PC Smith at [email protected], report information online or call 101 quoting reference 41/75965/20.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.