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.
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