At 10.45am, the 29-year-old victim was walking through the underpass at Brighton Hill roundabout, opposite Pizza Express.

Two boys on bikes cycled towards him and as they went past, they snatched the man’s carrier bag, which contained his wallet, cards, £150 cash and a New Deal ID card.

The first boy is described as:

• White
• Aged around 14
• Slim build
• Average height
• Riding a green mountain bike
  

The second boy is described as:

• White
• Aged around 14
• Slim build
• Average height
• Short blond hair
• Riding a yellow bike with black writing
  

PC Andrew Panter, of Basingstoke police station, said: “I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or recognises the descriptions of these two boys.”

Anyone with any information should contact PC Panter at Basingstoke police station on 0845 045 45 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.