A MAN was surrounded by four males in balaclavas and face masks and then had his scooter robbed.
West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal after the robbery in the car park of Sainsbury's, in Upperhead Row, Huddersfield.
It happened just after 2.45pm on Tuesday.
The male victim was approached by four other men who all had their faces covered with various items.
They surrounded him and took his scooter keys before stealing the vehicle.
Two of the suspects were spotted running off, while the two others were seen riding the stolen scooter along Upperhead Road and onto the pedestrian area to the front of Huddersfield Bus Station.
The scooter was later recovered from the Newsome area of Huddersfield.
If you can help officers with their investigation, you should contact police on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.
You should quote crime reference number: 13220321204.
You can also contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
Detective Constable Christopher Eglen, of Huddersfield District Crime Team, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen the suspects in Huddersfield Town Centre prior to the incident, or have information on the identity of the suspects, to contact myself at Huddersfield CID via 101 quoting crime reference number 13220321204 or alternatively contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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