A TEENAGER was robbed of a motorised scooter he was test driving on Christmas Eve.

The 17-year-old was riding the machine in Sunderland's High Street West, at 1.50pm, when he was threatened by a man.

He handed over the green Tami Venom Sports 33cc, and the thief escaped on it towards Hendon, crossing the footbridge over Sans Street.

He is described as white, 5ft 6in, medium build, with short blond to brown hair, which was brushed forward.

He had stubble, and was wearing a white tracksuit with a pouch on the front, with the word bear written on it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sunderland City CID on 0191-454 7555.