15 yr old traumatised having had Surron stolen at knifepoint
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We are trying to help this young man after learning of a robbery taking place in broad daylight in Porth South Wales
The incident took place on Glyn Street around 5.15PM on the 11th February 2025
The Boy was aware that he was being followed by a blue car quite aggressively and realised he needed to try and escape! He rode down the hill from Trebanog towards Porth and halfway down turned off to the right in the hope he could lose the pursuing car, when he reached Glyn Street the car managed to catch him and ram him off his bike! Whilst he was laying on the floor the car reversed and hit the bike again! The front seat passenger jumped out of the car shouting and brandishing a knife whilst approaching the boy at which point he realised his life was under threat and his only option was to run! This he did and hid behind a car which was captured on CCTV! A man witnessed this and asked if he was okay! The kind man then tried to assist as the blue car sped past with the bike hanging out of their boot.
He had saved £500 accrued whilst working and £3500 was arranged to pay in monthly instalments! Unfortunately at the time he purchased the bike he did not have enough money to insure the same and his intention was to further save to cover this cost! The day before the incident he had paid £130 for its first service
He purchased the bike on the 17th December 2024 and on the 11th February 2025 it was taken from him! This incident has been widely publicised by South Wales Police and on many Social Media platforms.
We are now aware that the Police arrested the driver within 12 hours and the front seat knife wielding passenger in 24 hours! Unfortunately it appears neither will reveal the whereabouts of the bike which leads us to believe it has been sold, dumped or dismantled and recovery is unlikely.
We kindly ask if anyone is able to donate a small amount to lessen the impact on this boy it would be greatly appreciated! If you are unable to assist we thank you for your time in reading this sad story
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Laura Roberts
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Wales