Two women in their 70s were robbed by a teenager brandishing a stick in Clifton Backies nature reserve in York on Wednesday morning (February 25).
It happened on the footpath near Woodland Chase at around 10.35am.
A white man threatened the women, both aged 71, with a stick and demanded they give him their handbag.
Have you seen him?
The suspect is…
| a white male | 16-18 years old | of slim build |
He was wearing
| a purple hooded top | grey tracksuit bottoms |
“We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” said a force spokesperson.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Sarah Scott | |
| Or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 |
| Email Sarah Scott | |
| Quote reference number 12150031223 |