Woman targeted by robber in Doncaster street

A woman ended up on the ground after a robber grabbed her handbag in a Doncaster street.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2018, 08:41 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2018, 08:45 BST
Beckett Road, DoncasterBeckett Road, Doncaster
Beckett Road, Doncaster

The 62-year-old was targeted as she walked along Beckett Road, Wheatley Park, at around 11am on Wednesday, March 14.

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"The man then ran from the area with the woman’s handbag, heading towards Wheatley Hall Road.

"The bag was later found on Wheatley Hall Road, with a small amount of cash missing. The victim was left with minor injuries following the incident.

"Officers investigating want to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or who has footage of the incident or of the man running towards Wheatley Hall Road."

Call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 317 of March 14.

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