Two teenagers robbed in Telford park
Police are appealing for information after two teenagers were robbed as they sat in a park in Telford.
Two unknown males approached the boys, aged 16 and 17, and grabbed them at the park in Pageant Drive in Aqueduct between 8.10pm and 8.30pm on Sunday.
The offenders demanded the pair hand over their belongings and threatened them.
The 17 year-old was forced to hand over his Blackberry and £7.50 in cash. The 16 year-old was forced to hand over his black LG phone, £13 cash, a black Le Coste bag, a pair of white gloves and two packets of cigarettes.
The victims were not hurt but were left upset by what had happened.
Police are investigating and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "The two victims were very frightened and felt forced to hand over their personal property.
"Although they were not injured physically they were left shaken.
"A similar robbery occurred earlier on in the day at Telford Town Park where two men threatened a group of teenagers and stole their personal property. Police believe the two incidents are linked.
"We are doing all we can to trace those responsible and would ask members of the public to come forward with any information they may have that could assist us with our enquiries.
"If you saw the two offenders acting suspiciously or have any idea where any of the stolen property might be, we would really like to hear from you."
The first offender is described as a male having light dark skin, around 5ft 5ins tall, of skinny build and with stubble at the time of the offence. The second offender is described as a black male, around 6ft 2ins tall, aged in his early twenties and of a large build.
Anyone with information should contact Telford Police on the new non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
