Portsmouth robbery: Pair of suspected bike lock thieves evade police – but two boys, 16, remain in custody
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Officers were called to a report of a robbery in progress in Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, at 5.30pm on Wednesday.
It was reported four youths stole a bike lock from a male – before an eyewitness saw police driving after ‘two men running’ across Southsea Common just before 6pm.
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Multiple police cars were also seen close to Castle Road.
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Hide AdHampshire police later confirmed two 16-year-old boys had been arrested in connection with the incident.
A force spokeswoman said today two more suspects are yet to be caught.
It is not believed the male who was robbed was injured.