Detectives investigating a Nottingham armed robbery in which four e-bikes were stolen have made two arrests following a public appeal for information.
- Nottinghamshire Police arrested two 16-year-olds following a public appeal related to a £22,200 e-bike armed robbery.
- The robbery took place on June 11 at Rutland Cycling in New Basford, where a group of masked males used shears and a knife to steal four e-bikes.
- Suspects threatened staff with weapons, including a Stanley knife and a stolen cycle helmet, before fleeing down Nottingham Road.
- Following the release of suspect images, the public provided crucial information leading to the recent arrests.
- Police continue to investigate, with two other suspects, aged 29 and 13, already on conditional bail.
Nottinghamshire Police issued images of two suspects after a group of masked males targeted Rutland Cycling, in Nottingham Road, New Basford, on 11 June.
Thieves used a pair of shears to remove the high-value bikes, which were cable-tied to a display.
When challenged, the offenders threatened staff with the shears as well as a Stanley knife and a cycle helmet, which they had removed from a display and also subsequently stole.
The group then left with the e-bikes – totalling £22,200 in value – along Nottingham Road.
Nottinghamshire Police arrest two 16-year-olds
Following the appeal, members of the public came forward with the names of two individuals and both were arrested on Thursday (22 August) in the Broxtowe estate area.
The suspects, two boys aged 16, were taken into custody for questioning and bailed with conditions pending further investigation work.
Detectives have previously arrested two other suspects – a 29-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy – in connection with the investigation. They remain on condition bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Sergeant Robert Palethorpe said:
“Our investigation into this armed robbery continues to gather pace and I am pleased to report we’ve now made further arrests.
“We had a really good response to the police appeal and I’d like to thank the public for their help.
“Several people called us to put forward names of those they believe could be responsible and several new lines of inquiry emerged from the information we received.
“This is a good example of police and the community working together to help keep our city safe.”
