Appeal for information in connection with spate of headphone thefts in Leicester

Detectives are investigating several incidents where high-value headphones have been taken from people in Leicester.

In each incident, the suspect or suspect has been riding an electric pushbike, taking the headphones from the victim’s head and riding off. All of the incidents are believed to be linked to one another. No injuries have been reported by any of the victims.

The incidents happened at the following locations:

• Marlow Road at around 5.45pm on Tuesday 23 July
• Duns Lane at around 5pm on Sunday 28 July
• Magazine Square at around 6pm on Sunday 28 July
• The Gateway at around 4pm on Monday 29 July
• London Road – near the railway station – at around 11.10pm on Wednesday 31 July
• Upperton Road at around 7.45pm on Thursday 1 August
• Richmond Street at around 12.15pm on Friday 2 August
• Newarke Street at around 6.55pm on Friday 2 August
• Charles Street at around 5pm on Saturday 3 August
• Granby Street at around 6.20pm on Saturday 3 August
• Gooding Avenue at around 1.10pm on Tuesday 6 August

Detective Constable Eden Hardman, the investigating officer, said: “Firstly, I’d urge anyone wearing headphones in the city to remain vigilant and be mindful that there is a person or people intent on taking them.

“I’m keen to speak to anyone who has information about any of the incidents. I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have filmed something on a mobile phone or captured footage on a dashcam. Furthermore, if you have also been a victim but not yet made a report to police, then please do so.

“Anything you’re able to tell us could help.”

You can pass on information by https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ visiting and quoting reference 24* 459048

Alternatively call 101.