Police are currently hunting for a handbag thief who targeted a 66-year-old woman as she walked home through a dark alley in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The incident has prompted police to release a CCTV image of the suspect to aid in their investigation.
The robbery took place at approximately 2.15pm on January 2nd on Forest Road. The victim had just left Skegby Mini Market when a stranger began to follow her. As she turned into an alleyway near Beechwood Court, the man forcefully snatched the handbag from her shoulders and ran off towards Beechwood Close.
Detective Constable Lisa Shields described the incident as extremely serious and stressed the importance of catching the suspect. She said, “We believe the man deliberately stalked the victim before forcefully snatching her bag in an alleyway where no one else was around. The incident left the woman extremely shaken. We have done a thorough investigation but now need the public’s help.”
Detective Shields added, “We have released images of a man we want to trace. If you recognise him, or it’s you, contact us immediately.”
Members of the public who have any information are urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, referencing incident number 0337 of January 2, 2023. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
