Police release image of man wanted for attempted robbery in Rotherham

Police have released an e-fit image of a man who attempted to rob a teenager in Rotherham last May.
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 15th Sep 2021, 16:37 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2021, 16:37 BST
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On May 26, at around 2:45pm it is reported that the 13-year-old victim was walking on Frederick Street when two unknown offenders attempted to steal their backpack.

The pair made racially-aggravated comments towards the victim before fleeing towards Howard Street.

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Since the incident, police have carried out extensive enquiries to locate those involved.

it is reported that the 13-year-old victim was walking on Frederick Street when two unknown offenders attempted to steal their backpack.it is reported that the 13-year-old victim was walking on Frederick Street when two unknown offenders attempted to steal their backpack.
it is reported that the 13-year-old victim was walking on Frederick Street when two unknown offenders attempted to steal their backpack.

The police have been working with the teen to develop an e-fit of one of the suspects.

The man is described as white, in their forties, and around 5ft 7in tall, with short brown hair pushed to the side.

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He was wearing a red t-shirt, black denim jacket, light blue jeans and trainers. He also had a piercing in one eyebrow.

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Anyone with information can call 101 quoting incident number SYP-20210527-0417.

Alternatively, you can give information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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