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

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.

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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