A distinctive Pebble Smartwatch is one of the items stolen by thieves who targeted teenagers in Broxtowe.
Police are appealing for information after two robberies which occurred around 6pm on Monday 18 January 2016.
The first was in King George Park, Aspley, where a 19-year-old was knocked to the floor by three men who were carrying a knife. The men threatened him, cut his leg and stole cash and a slate grey Pebble Smartwatch, before running off in the direction of Beechdale Road. The victim was taken to hospital but is recovering well.
At around the same time at the rear of the Harvey Haddon sports field, Bilborough, two 13-year-olds were threatened by three men and robbed of their mobile phones, a black iPhone 5 with a gold and black Gucci case and a Samsung Galaxy phone.
It is believed the incidents are linked and police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the robberies or may have information about them.The men are black, thought to be in their late teens and local to the area. Two were wearing bandanas.
Detective Inspector Nick Waldram said: “These were very public robberies in large open spaces. Perhaps you saw something or know of men who meet the description – particularly the bandanas. Perhaps you’ve been approached to buy the stolen items or know someone who has suddenly acquired them?
These incidents, although linked, do appear to be isolated but I want to make it clear that we will not tolerate knife crime in our communities.
The victims have all been left extremely shaken by the ordeal. We are appealing to anyone with information that could help our investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Police on 101 referencing incident 623 of 18 January.
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