CCTV image released after Vauxhall pensioner assaulted and robbed
Police are appealing for any information that could assist the investigation
Last updated 16th Sep 2022
Merseyside Police have issued a CCTV image of a man after a pensioner was assaulted and robbed in Vauxhall.
The woman in her 70s was walking on Eldonian Way on Saturday, September 10th in broad daylight at around 3.10pm when a man tried to snatch her handbag.
After trying to pull back the bag, the male offender pulled harder and forced the bag out of the pensioner's hands.
This caused the lady to fall to the floor and hit her head, allowing the suspect to flee the scene with her bag.
She suffered minor injuries and was left very shaken by her ordeal.
CCTV image of a man Merseyside Police have said they want to speak to has been released.
You can take a look at the picture below.
Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said on this investigation: “Thankfully the woman was not seriously hurt but has been left very shaken her ordeal.
“We would ask the public’s help in identifying the man in the CCTV image as we believe that he could have information which is important to our investigation.
“It is vital that we find the person responsible for this and bring them to justice.”
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information which could assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000677328.