[30 APR 01] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Robbery In City Centre

Two 18 year olds were robbed in Coventry on Saturday evening.

The incident took place at 11pm in Hales Street in the city centre.

The two lads were walking from Corporation Street. As they approached the footpath under the ring road at Hales Street they were approached by two men.

One of the attackers showed a knife and demanded money. The other offender then took one of the lads to a cashpoint where he was made to withdraw £100 cash. He also stole two gold rings and £40 cash from his wallet. The other offender held the other lad and took £22 cash from him.

The two offenders were both mixed race males aged 17-25. One was 5ft 10in with dark hair, wearing a black woolly hat, dark sweatshirt and trousers. The other was 5ft 8in, wearing a grey hooded jacket.

The two lads who were robbed were not injured.

Anyone with information should contact police at Little Park Street on 024 7653 9010.