A 46-YEAR-old man had his mobile phone snatched in broad daylight by two schoolchildren while making a call on the town bridge in Stourport.
The teenage robbers ran up behind him, grabbed the phone and made off towards the Walshes estate, a police spokeswoman said.
The November 5 incident, which took place at 3.50pm, netted the thieves a Nokia 5210 valued at £200.
DC Lee Irvine of Kidderminster Police said: "We would particularly appeal to parents and pupils of the local schools to pass on any information that may relate to this incident."
The first offender is described as white, 15-years-old, 6ft with a slim to medium build. He had dark brown or black collar-length hair and may have acne. He was wearing a school blazer, a white shirt and black trousers and carried a dark rucksack.
The second offender is white, 14-years-old, 5ft 4ins to 5ft 6ins with a slim build and dark collar-length hair. He was also wearing a school blazer, a white shirt and black trousers and carried a school bag.
DC Irvine can be contacted at Kidderminster police station on 08457 444 888.
Anyone wishing to speak anonymously should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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