Victim hurt after wallet stolen in York street robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery on a busy York street yesterday (Wednesday).
It happened on Bootham at 11.50am.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “During the incident the victim’s wallet was stolen; the victim fell to the ground and suffered minor injuries.
“We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
The suspect is described as
- a white male
- aged in his thirties
- with a pale and gaunt complexion
- wearing a camouflage jacket
- and a dark beanie hat.
He left the area on a bicycle.
If you have information that could help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
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How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1446 Downie
- Email PC Downie here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12220225158