There have been two further incidents of phone snatching over the last two days in Harrow Town Centre.
The first incident happened yesterday (29 January) at 5:00pm. The victim was waiting for the bus on Station Road, Harrow, whilst checking their phone, the victim stated the incident happened very quickly, they felt the phone being snatched from their hand and then saw a person riding off on a bicycle.
The second incident happened today (30 January) at 7:30am this morning outside Harrow Bus Station on College Road, the victim had their phone snatched from their hand by a male riding a bike.
These are in addition to the incidents reported earlier this week.
There was also a report of man being robbed at knifepoint for his mobile phone at the junction of Pinner Road and Roxborough Road reported on Monday 24 Jan.
Police have advised people in Harrow to be careful when you are out and about, and to be aware of your surroundings.
Source: OWL
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