Published date: 11 December 2015 |
Published by: Mike Williams Read more articles by Mike Williams Email reporter
A MAN shoved an elderly woman to the ground to steal her purse in Holyhead.
Police are appealing for information in relation to the robbery, which occurred at about 2.30pm on Thursday, December 10, on the junction of Kingsland Road and Arthur Street East in Holyhead.
The victim was an elderly woman who had her purse containing a quantity of cash stolen from her by a man who pushed her to the ground.
The woman suffered injuries during the attack and received treatment at the scene from the Ambulance service.
The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 5 ft 8 ins and was wearing dark clothing with a dark hooded top, which covered his head.
Detective Chief Inspector Iestyn Davies said: “This was a cowardly attack on a frail and vulnerable old lady who was walking home.
"She was attacked in broad daylight on a busy street by a man who threw her to the ground.
“We are now aware that the attacker crossed Kingsland Road from Arthur Street just prior to the attack and was seen to stand on the corner of Arthur Street East and Kingsland Road.
“After the attack the man made good his escape by running into Arthur Street East and up a lane which leads to Clifton Terrace.
"He then ran across Kingsland Road into an alleyway that leads into the general direction of Porthdafarch Road and the Tan yr Efail and Tresiefion estates.
“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about the incident to come forward.
"This was a heartless attack and we need the support of the Holyhead community in providing us with information that may assist us in convicting this man."
Anyone with any information should contact Detective Sergeant 2430 Dana Baxter at Llangefni CID on 101 quoting reference RC 15188396.
Alternatively, contact the control room direct via the new web live chat facility or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
see-http://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/156066/man-shoves-elderly-woman-on-the-ground-to-steal-her-purse-in-holyhead.aspx
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