Officers are appealing for witnesses or information following a robbery in Haverhill.
The incident took place on Mill Road in the town on Friday 19 January at around 10.30am.
A woman pedestrian, in her eighties was approached by a man who pushed her against a wall and stole her handbag. The offender then fled the scene, possibly in the direction of Chauntry Road or Camps Road. The suspect is described as a person, 5’7” tall wearing a brown coat or hooded top. The Marks & Spencer carrier bag contained a brown purse described as of Spanish design. The purse had reward cards and cash inside.
The woman sustained a sore shoulder and was very shaken as a result of the incident.
Witnesses or anybody who has any information are asked to call West CID on 101 quoting reference 3589/18. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
What to know ahead of the Ely Eel Festival
Labour keeps control of Cambridge City Council
Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner elected for second term
Cambridge Botanic Garden welcomes last moonflower bloom of 2024
