TWO boys, aged 12 and 15, were threatened at knifepoint and robbed in Dukes Avenue, Theydon Bois.

The boys were approached at about 8.20pm on Monday, January 28, by two men. One revealed a handle of what was believed to be a knife and demanded items. An Ipod nano, cigarettes, lighter and £1 in cash was stolen.

The men was in their early 20s, 5ft 9ins to 6ft 1ins tall, tanned - possibly eastern European, skinny and wearing grey hooded tops with black stripes and a black belt with studs.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information should ring PC Ryan Burgess at Waltham Abbey CID on 01279 641212 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.