# Man robbed of phone at knifepoint on Lochem cycle bridge

> Police in Lochem are investigating after two men threatened a 27-year-old with a knife and took his phone on the cycle bridge to the station. They are asking witnesses and anyone with camera footage to come forward.

Society · published 2026-11-15 15:02 · https://nlnow.nl/a/armed-robbers-take-man-s-phone-on-lochem-cycle-bridge/

A 27-year-old man from the municipality of Lochem was threatened with a knife and robbed on the cycle bridge towards Lochem station overnight between Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. He was not injured, police said.

The robbery happened around 00.30. The man was cycling from the centre towards the station. At the stairs to the Kwinkweerd he got off his bike to walk down.

One man grabbed him. Another stood in front of him, threatened him with the weapon and demanded his wallet. The victim handed over his phone, a dark iPhone 15 Pro Max. The two men then ran off towards the station.

## Description of the men

Police describe the man with the knife as 20 to 30 years old, with a light brown skin tone. He wore dark clothing with his hood up and may have acne spots on his face. The second man also wore dark clothing and a hood, and had a neck pouch.

Police have started an investigation. They are asking witnesses, anyone who saw the two men after they fled, and anyone with camera footage from the area to contact them on 0900-8844. People who prefer to stay anonymous can call Meld Misdaad Anoniem on 0800-7000.

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