Teenager robbed by three youths on Worthing beach

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was forced to hand over his iPhone 6S and Apple wristwatch by three black youths shortly after 5pm on Tuesday (July 4), police said.
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According to police, the youths confronted him underneath the pier on Worthing beach and threatened him with a knife.

Police said he was made to clear the memories on both items before the offenders walked away and boarded a taxi outside the Guildbourne Centre.

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Although the incident was not reported for 30 minutes, good police work meant that within hours two suspects were detained and the victim’s property was recovered, officers said.

A police spokesman said: “A third suspect remains at large. He is described as black, 5ft 10in, of slim build and with a high top haircut. He was wearing a dark blue navy tee-shirt.

“Anyone who saw anything in the chain of events or who may have other information, especially the identity and whereabouts of the outstanding suspect, is asked to email [email protected], report details online or phone 101, quoting serial 1215 of 04/07.

“Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A 19-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy, both from Croydon, were each arrested on suspicion of robbery and after questioning were released under investigation, according to police.