A TEENAGER was dragged off his bike by a thief, who rode away on it.

The victim, who was 15, was riding along Poplar Road, Kidderminster, at around 4.30pm on Monday, October 18 when he was grabbed from behind.

PC Amy Corbett, of Kidderminster police, said: "The boy was riding home when someone grabbed him over the right shoulder, yanking his shirt, and the silver chain he wore around his neck, ripping both.

"He then jumped on the cycle, buckling the back wheel, and made off."

The thief was described as a white male, 5ft 6ins tall, slim and wearing a black or blue sweatshirt or jumper.

Anyone with information can contact Kidderminster police on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.