68-year-old woman robbed in Wallasey street - 10th Mar 2011 7:25pm
Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Wallasey on Saturday, March 5 to come forward.
The incident happened after the victim, a 68-year-old local businesswoman, got out of her car on Seaview Road at around 11.40pm and was approached by two men.
The woman was carrying a satchel containing a quantity of cash, which one of the offenders snatched from her, causing her to fall to the ground. The men, who had arrived in what is believed to have been a red Audi car from the direction of New Brighton, left the scene in the car in the same direction. The victim was helped by a group of young people aged around 18 with a football who were passing by at the time.
The offenders have been described as white men, aged in their early to mid-20s wearing black clothing. One of the men is described as 6ft 1in tall. of slim build with a local accent.
DC Liz Farren said: "This was a very upsetting incident for the victim, who although unhurt was left very shocked.
"Merseyside Police will not tolerate incidents of this nature and are appealing to anyone who may have any information about it, in particular the group of young people passing at the time, to call us so we can take action against the offenders."
Anyone with any information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 2265, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
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The incident happened after the victim, a 68-year-old local businesswoman, got out of her car on Seaview Road at around 11.40pm and was approached by two men.
The woman was carrying a satchel containing a quantity of cash, which one of the offenders snatched from her, causing her to fall to the ground. The men, who had arrived in what is believed to have been a red Audi car from the direction of New Brighton, left the scene in the car in the same direction. The victim was helped by a group of young people aged around 18 with a football who were passing by at the time.
The offenders have been described as white men, aged in their early to mid-20s wearing black clothing. One of the men is described as 6ft 1in tall. of slim build with a local accent.
DC Liz Farren said: "This was a very upsetting incident for the victim, who although unhurt was left very shocked.
"Merseyside Police will not tolerate incidents of this nature and are appealing to anyone who may have any information about it, in particular the group of young people passing at the time, to call us so we can take action against the offenders."
Anyone with any information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 2265, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
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