Motorcycle stolen at knifepoint.

At approximately 1730hrs on Friday 29th January 2010 a motorcycle was stolen at knifepoint from its owner in Selborne Road , Littlehampton . The owner was with his motorcycle when he noticed a male approach him from North Place. The male is described as being white, 5''7" tall, aged between 30-40, medium build, wearing a dark coloured puffer jacket, black beanie style woollen hat and light coloured trainers. The victim was assaulted by this male, sustaining a graze to his lower left jawline, and he saw that the offender had a knife.

The motorcycle, a black and orange Suzuki DR350SE-X index T463 WPN was stolen. The offender made off in the direction of Norfolk Road and was not wearing a crash helmet.

Sgt Peter Allan of Littlehampton Police said, "We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone who saw a motorcycle being ridden by a rider who was not wearing a crash helmet."

A small dark hatchback car was seen to drive out of North Place immediately after the bike made off, in the same direction, with a single male occupant.

Police wish to speak to the driver of that vehicle to establish if he witnessed the robbery and eliminate him from their enquiries.

If you have any information please contact DC DH041 Hannard on 0845 6070999, or alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.