Teenage boy threatened at knife point in Kettering robbery

Police are investigating after a teenage boy was threatened at knife point during a robbery in Kettering earlier this month.

The incident happened at the junction of St Mary’s Road and London Road, near the Tesco Express, between 7pm and 7.10pm on 6th January 2026.

The teenage boy had arranged to sell his e-bike and was meeting a potential buyer at the location. As the offender inspected the bike, he produced a knife and threatened the boy. The offender then rode off with the e-bike in the direction of London Road.

The offender is described as a mixed-race male, aged between 17-19, approximately 6ft 4in tall, and of average build. He was wearing dark-coloured tracksuit bottoms, a matching top with a dark jumper underneath, and a black balaclava.

Police are appealing to anyone who might have witnessed the robbery or may be able to help identify the offender.

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