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Victim hurt after wallet stolen in York street robbery

Bootham in York. Photograph: Richard McDougall
Thu 22 Dec, 2022 @ 11.14 am Crime, News YorkMix

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.

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“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

Thu 22 Dec, 2022

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