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Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Windermere Avenue in Ashby De La Zouch.

The incident happened at 3pm on Tuesday October 21 as the victim walked from the bus stop on Leicester Road.

she turned on to Windermere Avenue, and was hit on the back by a man who then stole her bag as she fell off balance.  The suspect was then seen running down Windermere Avenue before jumping a fence, which leads to fields towards the A42 motorway.

The suspect is described as slim build, around 5' 3" tall and was wearing a black hooded top with the hood up and dark trousers.

PC Mark Arjoo, who is investigating this incident, said: "I am appealing for any witnesses who may have any information that may help our investigations.  Did you see this incident take place? Maybe you live on Leicester Road or Windermere Avenue and saw the suspect?

"If so I urge you to contact the police as soon as possible."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1667 Mark Ajoo on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1667. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

  • Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call

 

 

Issued on 22/10/08 at 11:27 Crime reference number: NW/7015/08-3

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