Leusden – On Sunday evening, September 10, around 10 p.m., a 16-year-old boy was kicked off his bicycle on the Groene Zoom and attempted to be robbed. Two of the suspects were riding together on a fat bike. Three days earlier, a similar incident took place on Asschatterweg. The police are investigating whether there is a connection between the two cases and are looking for witnesses and people who have more information.
Attempted robbery in Groene Zoom
The 16-year-old boy from Leusden was cycling across the Groene Zoom in the direction of the Noorderinslag when his path was blocked by a group of boys. This was near the Burgemeester Beaufortweg. As he drove past, they chased him. Two of the boys rode a fat bike together. A third rode a regular city bike.
One of the boys on the fat bike kicked the 16-year-old boy’s bicycle, causing him to fall. An attempt was made to rob the boy but it failed because someone walked by.
Signaling
There is a description of three boys. More young people may be involved.
Boy 1
- 16-18 years
- dark pants with a dark t-shirt
- dark curls on top of his head with shaved sides
- slim build
- about 6 feet tall
- dark skin
Boy 2
- 16-18 years
- 1.70 m tall
- dark clothes
- dark skin
Boy 3
- 16-18 years
- dark skin
- slightly smaller than the other two
Robbery Asschatterweg
On Thursday evening, September 7, around 9 p.m., a 20-year-old man was robbed of his e-bike on the Asschatterweg in a similar manner. His path was blocked by a group of about ten young people. After passing the group, he was chased by a boy on a red scooter and kicked off his bike. While he was on the ground, his e-bike was stolen by someone. The group continued towards the center.
Signaling
The following description is given of the boy who kicked the man off his bicycle
- rode a red scooter
- about 16 years
- sturdy build
- round head
- wore tight dark sweatpants and a dark jacket
Police investigation: looking for witnesses and people with more information
The police are investigating whether there is a connection between the two cases.
In connection with the investigation, we are looking for witnesses or people who have more information about these robberies.
They are asked to contact us
- via the tip form below
- by telephone on 0900 8844
- or anonymously via meldmisdaadanoniem.nl 0800 7000
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Information source: Politie.nl
