Knifepoint Robbery Near to Starbucks in Ealing

Two males threaten teenagers by Broadway Shopping Centre

CCTV Image of the two suspects in Ealing robbery

Images have been released by police of two males they wish to speak to in connection with a knifepoint robbery that took place in Ealing.

They were called to the Starbucks on Oak Rod at the rear of the Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre at 5.50pm on Thursday, 4 October to a report of the robbery.

On arrival police found four 14-year-old boys who was talking to an older woman who was known to them. They told officers that they had exited the shopping centre at Oak Road towards Starbucks when two males approached them.

One of them approached the four victims and showed them a knife in his jacket and demanded that they hand over their phones. His accomplice imitated that he also had a knife in his trouser waistband.

Three of the boys handed over their phones before the robbers ran towards Windsor Road after being challenged by a male member of the public. This member of the public left before officers could get his details. None of the victims suffered any injuries.

The first suspect is described as a tall, black male, believed to be aged around 20 and had a goatee. He was described as approximately 6 foot tall and was wearing a camouflage jacket and black loose fitting jeans.

The second suspect is described as a light skinned black male, possibly of North African origin, and appeared younger in age than the other suspect. He was described as tall, had a moustache and was wearing grey tracksuit trousers.

Detective Constable Oliver Mallett, who is investigating the robbery, said: “This was a horrible attack on four young boys that has left them understandably shaken.

“I would like to hear from anyone who recognises the suspects from the image we have released, or anyone who was in the area and may have been a witness to the robbery. In particular I want to speak to the male who chased off the suspects but didn’t leave his details.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 and quote CAD 6153/4Oct or tweet @MetCC. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

November 22 2018