A teenage boy was forced to hand over his bike after being approached by a group who made threats at Sandwell Valley Country Park, police have confirmed.
The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, May 26, when the victim was confronted by the group. Following the threats, he handed over his bicycle.
West Midlands Police have since arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery. The suspect remains in custody for questioning.
A police spokesperson said: "We have made an arrest after a teenager was robbed in Sandwell Valley Country Park. On Tuesday evening, a teenager was approached by a group and forced to hand over his bike following threats. Following enquiries, a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody for questioning."
The force emphasized their ongoing efforts to reduce robbery through Operation Ruby, which targets those involved in such crimes across the region.
With summer approaching, police noted an increase in robberies in open spaces and offered safety tips: avoid wearing headphones that restrict hearing, trust your instincts and move to busier areas if you feel unsafe, plan your route and avoid poorly lit streets, inform someone of your whereabouts and expected return time, carry bags securely with the strap across your body and fasteners facing you, and keep wallets and phones out of sight and not in back pockets.
Anyone with information or who has been a victim of theft can report online or call 101.
