Balaclava-clad yobs armed with a knife stole a woman's motorbike after approaching her while she was riding it during a terrifying robbery.

Police were notified of a robbery in which a motorbike was stolen at around 7.30pm last Wednesday in High Street, Grays, near to the college.

A woman reported she was approached by two black men aged around 25-years-old who stole the Honda bike, 19 plate, she was riding.  

The two men were both described as skinny, wearing all black clothing - sweat pants and sweatshirt.

Both men were wearing balaclavas, and one was carrying a knife.

Thankfully the woman was uninjured.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week."

Submit a report at essex.police.uk or by calling the force on 101.

To make an anonymous report, contact independent charity Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 1175 of 16 October when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.