A Chelmsford boy was pushed into bushes by a gang of youths who stole his bike.

The youngster, who was riding through an alleyway in Duke Street at about half past midnight on May 5, when the gang pushed him into hedges, before making off with his bike in the direction of Parkway.

The youths are described as male, aged about 17, between five feet 10 and six feet tall, and all were wearing hooded tops and baseball caps.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Chelmsford police on 01245 491212.

Published Wednesday, May 21, 2003

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