Police release picture in hunt for thief who pushed teen from his bike in Portsmouth

By Richard Lemmer

Published 4th Aug 2020, 20:55 BST

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POLICE have released a picture of a man they wish to speak to following a bike theft in Portsmouth last week.

A teenage boy was pushed from his bike in Gamble Road, Portsmouth, at 8pm on Thursday July 2.

The thief was seen riding in the direction of Malins Road.

Officers investigating the incident are keen to identify the man in this CCTV image.

Police wish to speak to this man in connection with the theft of a bike in Portsmouth last week. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

Police wish to speak to this man in connection with the theft of a bike in Portsmouth last week. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘We appreciate the image is not the clearest, but we hope that someone may still be able to recognise him.’

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 44200242954.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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