Elderly woman injured in attempted bag theft involving skateboarding teen in Bude
The woman in her 80s was assaulted and was left on the ground
Last updated 8th Jun 2022
An elderly woman has been injured after a teenager on a skateboard tried to steal her handbag in Bude.
The woman, in her 80s, was walking close to the town centre when she was knocked over by the youngster who tried to steal her handbag.
She suffered injuries to her face after she was assaulted during the struggle for the bag.
The boy then ran from the scene empty-handed, leaving the victim on the ground.
A Devon & Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident which happened at the junction of Belle Vue Lane and Belle Vue Avenue around 10.30am on Tuesday 24th May.
"We are also seeking the suspect who is described as white, aged 16-17, with short fair hair. He was wearing a red jacket, trousers, and possibly a baseball cap."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101@dc.police.uk or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference CR/047060/22.