British Transport Police have released CCTV images of four teenage boys they want to speak to after a 16-year-old boy had his phone stolen on a train in South London. The incident took place on Friday, July 22, at approximately 5:30pm, on a service between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands.
Details of the robbery
According to a force spokesperson, a group of boys approached a teenager who was sitting by himself on the train. The group forcibly took his phone, and in the struggle, his jacket was ripped. The suspects then left the train at Shortlands railway station.
British Transport Police have released CCTV images of four boys they believe may have information that could help their investigation. The images show the boys in what appears to be casual clothing, and detectives are urging anyone who recognises them to come forward.
Police appeal for information
The force spokesperson said: "Detectives have released CCTV images after a teenage boy was robbed on a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands in July. At around 5.30pm on Friday, July 22, a group of boys approached a teenager sitting by himself on the train."
"The group then took his phone, ripping his jacket in the struggle, before leaving the train at Shortlands railway station. Detectives would like to speak to the boys pictured, as they believe they may have information that could help their investigation."
How to contact police
Anyone who recognises the boys is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 937 of 22 July. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The appeal comes as police continue to investigate the incident, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
