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ROBERT Rinder was last night mugged by a gang of thieves who snatched his phone in London. The 42-year-old star of ITV's Judge Rinder said three balaclava-wearing "boys" on
bikes laughed as he begged them to drop it. He said he was left in a state of shock after the robbery, which took place near Finchley Road tube station in North London. The star pleaded with
his followers on social media for help bringing the robbers to justice and has even offered a cash reward. Writing on Twitter, Rob said: "I’ve just had my phone grabbed out my hands by
3 boys wearing balaclavas on bikes (Finchley Road & Canfield gardens). "They laughed as I shouted to drop it. Im in shock but am insured & privileged. Others are less
lucky." He added: "Help me find these people & stop them (financial reward)." One follower replied: "God that could have been worse, hope you’re ok. Rotten b*****ds,
hope they get caught." A second wrote: "Very sorry to hear this, glad you’re unhurt - an epidemic in London." Another predicted: "Oh their panic when they realise they
literally robbed Judge Rinder is going to be phenomenal." Robert, a British criminal barrister, is famous for hosting ITV's courtroom show Judge Rinder. The TV star was born and
raised in London and was called to the bar and officially became a lawyer in 2001. Last year London's Metropolitan Police reported 2,325 robberies where the suspect was riding a bike, a
jump from 1,380 the previous year. The leap came in the wake of the introduction of Operation Venice, which saw police using controversial tactics that included smashing suspects off mopeds
and motorbikes. MOST READ IN CELEBRITY A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Detectives are investigating after a phone was snatched from a man’s hand in Finchley. “The theft happened at
approximately 20.40hrs on Wednesday, 24 March on Finchley Road. “Three males on bicycles, who were all dressed in black, approached the victim and grabbed his mobile phone. “The three men
then made off on the bicycles along Fairfax Road. “There were no reports of any injuries. No arrests at this time. “Detectives from the Central North Basic Command Unit investigate. READ
MORE ON THE SUN “Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 7490/24MAR. “To give information anonymously
contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.” Judge Rinder says politicians would consider Piers Morgan a 'birthday present' compared to him if he took
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