Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old man was robbed at Lloyd Recreation Ground, Main Road, Marchwood.
The incident occurred at approximately 7.30pm on Saturday, May 3 near the pavilion.
It is believed that the man was followed by a group of youths along Main Road from the direction of the White Horse pub and into the park before the incident took place.
An ipod, tobacco and a lighter were stolen from the man; he was not injured as a result of the robbery.
The member of the group who took the items is described as:
· White
· 17-18 years of age
· Approximately 6ft 1ins tall
· Average build
· Wearing a white hooded top with the hood up, a black baseball cap and light blue coloured jeans
Detective Constable Tony Daniels of Lyndhurst CID said: “We are appealing for witnesses who were in the area at the time of the incident and saw either the man or a group of youths, or has any other information which may assist the investigation to come forward.
The officer added: “We are particularly keen to speak to a couple that had entered the park at the time the incident was taking place, as they may have seen what happened.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Daniels at Lyndhurst police station on 0845 045 45 45, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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