Police appeal after robbery

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in the Millhouses area of the city.

The incident happened around 10.30pm on Wednesday 8th April 2009. A 13-year-old boy was walking along Millhouses Lane, close to the junction of Woodholm Road when he was approached by four males, one of the group asked to see his mobile phone. When the teenager questioned the reason, he produced a knife, at this point the 13- year- old handed over his mobile phone to the offender.

The four males are described as white, aged 16 to 18 years. The male who produced the knife was wearing a black balaclava, black combat trousers and a dark jacket.

Anyone with any information about this incident or who believes they may have witnessed this incident is urged to contact DC Steven Brookes at West Bar Robbery Unit on 0114 296 4211 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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