Appeal for information after two men are robbed in Heanor

We are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in Heanor to come forward as they might be able to help with our investigation after two men were robbed.

We were called at 1.25am on Friday 8 September to Access Business Park in Derby Road, Langley Mill, following a report of a man being robbed.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was walking along Derby Road when he was approached by a man riding a bike. The cyclist demanded the victim’s bag before taking it and riding off.

Prior to that incident at 1.20am, a second victim, aged in his 20s, was in Station Road, when he was approached from behind by a man who demanded his phone and bag.

The suspect is described as 6ft tall and wearing dark clothing with a heavy winter style coat. He also had dark trousers on.

If you recognise the description of the man or saw anything suspicious in the area between 1.15am and 1.45am, we would like to talk to you as part of our investigation.

If you have any information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, you can contact us, quoting reference number 23*557857, on any of the methods below:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.