SUFFOLK police are appealing for witnesses today after a youth's bike was stolen at knifepoint.Between 5.45am and 6am on Saturday, the 17-yesar-old was cycling to work in Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, when he was confronted by a man with a knife who demanded the bike, then stole it.
By Tracey Sparling
SUFFOLK police are appealing for witnesses today after a youth's bike was stolen at knifepoint.
Between 5.45am and 6am on Saturday, the 17-yesar-old was cycling to work in Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, when he was confronted by a man with a knife who demanded the bike, then stole it.
It was later recovered nearby.
The offender is white, aged 25-30, 5ft 9ins to 5ft 10ins, muscular, bald, with a diagonal scar on his left cheek, and a 'pitted' chin.
Anyone with information should call Pc Grant Stevens on 01284 774100 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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