Victim 'distressed' after being attacked and robbed by men on bikes

Officers were called to the scene on Glasgow's Eglinton Street at around 3pm on Tuesday, October 11.

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13th Oct 2022

A man has been left ‘distressed’ after he was assaulted and robbed in broad daylight in Glasgow.

Officers were called to the scene at Eglinton Street at around 3pm on Tuesday.

Two men approached the 20-year-old victim, attacked him and stole his bag.

The pair then left the scene on bicycles in the direction of Eglinton Court.

The first suspect is described as a white male with a Glaswegian accent, in his 30s, with a gaunt appearance and dark hair. He was wearing a black jacket, grey jogging bottoms, dark trainers and was riding a black and white bicycle.

The second suspect is described as a white male with a Glaswegian accent and long brown hair. He was wearing a white Nike zipper top, a white facemask and dark trousers.

Constable Alex Logie, from the Community Investigation Unit, said: “Fortunately the victim was not injured, but this was a particularly distressing incident for him.

“If you were in the area around the time of the robbery, either before or after, and witnessed anything suspicious or recognise the description of the men, please get in touch.

“Similarly, if you have dash-cam footage that may help with our investigation then please contact us.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 2036 of October 11 or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”