Police are appealing for information following a robbery in a Carlisle park.
The appeal follows a report of robbery which took place at approximately 2:15pm yesterday (8 May) in Rickerby Park.
The victim, a man aged in his 20s, was riding a white Canyon road bike when he was approached by two men near to the suspension bridge. The suspects, described as both being black and approximately 5ft 6, threatened the victim and stole the bike before leaving the area. One of the suspects reportedly was on a bicycle.
The victim was not injured.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed two men, matching the reported description, on bikes in the area yesterday afternoon. The stolen bike is pictured in this appeal.
Officers have also conducted extensive CCTV enquiries in the area and appeal for anyone who may hold footage that could assist their enquiries to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it or calling 101, quoting incident number 135 of 8 May.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.