A GROUP of three offenders stole an electric scooter off a 15-year-old boy in Reading town centre.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which took place between 3.30pm and 3.50pm on Friday (June 19).

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The victim, a 15 year-old boy, was stood with a friend outside the John Lewis on Broad Street when they were approached by three unknown boys.

The offenders took his electric scooter, a Xiaomi M365 scooter, and ran away in the direction of Queen Victoria Street.

The first offender is described as white, between 16 and 17 years-old, and 5ft 9ins tall.

He had a slim build, blonde permed hair and was wearing a dark tracksuit.

The second offender is described as white, also between 16 and 17 years-old, and 5ft 9ins tall.

He had a large build, blonde hair and was wearing a dark tracksuit.

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The third offender is described as black, between 16 and 17-years old, and 5ft 9ins tall.

He had a slim build, wavy hair and was wearing a tracksuit.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Becky Oliver, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing to anyone who has any information about this incident to come forward.

“You can contact us using our online reporting form, quoting reference number 43200183983. If you can’t report online, call the non-emergency number 101.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”