Teenage boys hunted over robbery in Sheffield

A police search is underway for a group of teenage boys wanted over a robbery in a house in Sheffield

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Mar 2018, 06:09 BST

Updated 14th Mar 2018, 06:15 BST

They called at a property on Woolley Wood Road, Shiregreen, and threatened the occupier, who, in fear, handed over a quantity of cigarettes to the gang.

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It was reported to the force at around 7.50pm on Monday.

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"They threatened the occupier who in fear gave the offenders a quantity of cigarettes.

"Seemingly happy with this haul, they left."

Nobody was injured during the robbery.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.