A woman was punched to the ground and robbed by a mugger in Chadderton. At about 9.20am on Tuesday 29 July 2014, a 20-year-old woman was walking through a subway at Parkgate when a man approached her from behind and punched her in the face, causing her to fall to the ground. He snatched her bag before demanding her watch, which she handed over. The thief, described as Asian, between 20 and 25 years old, 5ft 7in tall, of slim build and who was wearing a black hooded top and tracksuit bottoms, then ran from the scene. Among the items stolen was a canvas shopping bag with “Wendy” written on, a black Ted Baker purse, cash and an iPhone. Prior to the attack, the offender was seen loitering around Burnley lane, near to Broadway. Detective Constable Tim Taylor, said: “This was a violent mugging in broad daylight and the victim is understandably shaken by what happened. “We believe the offender was loitering beforehand, selecting a victim and waiting for an opportunity to strike. “If anyone has information about the offender I would urge them to get in touch. “I would also ask other people to be mindful of what happened and take extra care if walking in the area alone. Please keep all valuables, such as mobile phones out of sight and be wary of your surroundings.” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9080.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:36:50 +0000
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