Woman 'threatened with knife' in bike robbery outside Doncaster store
Police have launched an appeal for information
A woman was reportedly threatened with a knife by two thieves who attempted to steal a bike outside a Doncaster store.
The incident took place outside the Currys store on York Road on Saturday afternoon.
The bike’s owner shared details of the incident and said: “I left my bike outside - and someone tried to steal it.
“A woman tried to stop them but they pulled a knife out on her.
“They tried to run off with my bike but it had the disk lock on the front wheel so it locked and they dropped my bike.
“I would like to see if she is OK and thank her for her help.”
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The pair, reported as “young lads” were said to be wearing balaclavas and hoodies during the attempted theft.
The bike’s owner added: “Sad when youths are carrying weapons and threatening the public who try to intervene in them robbing people.”
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We received a call at 3.46pm on 7 November for reports of theft of a bicycle from outside a store on York Road in Doncaster.
“It is alleged that while inside the store, the victim’s bicycle was taken from outside.
“Our investigation is on-going and anyone with information is asked to get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 570 of 7 November.”