OFFICERS investigating a robbery in Peterborough this morning (August 2) are appealing for witnesses.
At about 9am a woman in her 20s was walking along a footpath between Witham Way and Fulbridge Road when a man rode by on a bike and tried to snatch her handbag. When this first attempt failed he stopped the bike in front of the woman and snatched the bag.
He stole £30 in cash and left the bag at the scene. The woman was uninjured as a result of the incident.
The man is described as white, aged 25-35 and of slim build. He was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a black hooded jacket. The mountain bike the offender used was black and white.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should call police on 101 quoting CF0440810817 or visit www.contactcambspolice.uk/Report/. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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