Police need information on headphone robberies

Dec 20 2011 By Jessica Thompson

BRENT Police are appealing for witnesses to three recent robberies in the borough and nearby Harrow, which have involved the theft of headphones.

The first robbery happened on December 14 at 11.16am at Church Lane, Kingsbury, when a 22-year-old man was waiting at the bus stop listening to music.

He was approached from behind by a man, with one of the suspects punching him on the head. The other suspect snatched his mobile phone and headphones from him. The suspects then ran down the alleyway leading onto Church Drive.

The suspects are described as white men, aged between 20 and 25 years old. One was wearing a white top, and the other was wearing dark top.

The second incident happened on December 16 at 4.15pm on Stag Lane, Kingsbury. A 20-year-old man was walking along the road when he was approached from behind by two men.

One of the suspects put the victim in headlock, and during the struggle the victim was punched in the mouth. The suspect took his mobile phone, wallet and headphones.

The first suspect is described as an Asian man, aged between 20 and 22 and 5’10 tall. He was wearing a black coat with a black hood, and black jeans. There is no additional information on the second suspect.

The third incident happened on December 17 at 3pm at Woodcock Hill, Harrow, Middlesex.

A 27-year-old was walking along the road when he was jumped on by a man. As he fell to the floor the three suspects came over and kicked and punched the him. One of the suspects stole the victim’s headphone. The suspects are described as white men between 18 and 22 years old.

Detective Constable Skowron from Priority Crime Unit said, "There may have been a number of witnesses to this incident, given the time of day and the fact it is a busy road junction, and I would urge them to come forward and contact me on 020 8 733 3250 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Anyone with information about the incidents on December 14 and 16 can call Brent Police on 0208 733 3250 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.