Two teens arrested after five knife-point robberies in Derbyshire in three days
Officers have increased patrols in the areas where knife-point robberies were reported.
Police have arrested two teenagers following a series of knifepoint robberies in Derbyshire.
Officers have received reports of five incidents which saw attackers threaten their victims with a knife, before stealing their bikes.
The incidents happened between Monday, October 26, and Wednesday, October 28, in the Borrowash, Pride Park and Elvaston Castle Country Park areas.
Now two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested in connection with the offences.
They remain in police custody.
Police have increased patrols in the area affected following the incidents to offer reassurance to residents.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “Two arrests have been made and patrols have been increased following reports of a series of knifepoint robberies in the south east of the county.
“We have received five such reports of victims having their bikes stolen from them after being threatened.
“Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have now been arrested in connection with these offences and are in police custody.
“In addition, officers have been carrying out additional patrols in the affected areas.
“If anyone has any concerns or information they would like to pass on, please feel free to approach and speak to officers.”