Gwent Police are appealing for information after a report of a robbery on Nash Road in Newport, where three men wearing balaclavas stole an electric bike from a truck.
Incident Details
The robbery occurred at around 4:15pm on Wednesday, June 17. The suspects, believed to be men dressed in black and wearing balaclavas, were seen in the area and acted threateningly toward the truck driver, who was transporting the electric bike. The driver was unharmed, and no injuries have been reported, but the suspects fled with the bike.
Police Appeal
Officers are urging anyone in the Nash Road area between 4pm and 4:30pm to come forward. Superintendent Mike Preston stated: “We understand that reports like these will prompt concern from our communities, so it is possible that you will see officers in this part of the city as we conduct enquiries. If you have any concerns about this report or other matters, then please take the time to talk to our officers. Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage could hold a piece of information that could assist our investigation, so we would urge you to speak to officers.”
How to Help
- Call 101, visit the Gwent Police website, or send a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2600190441.
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information.
