Weymouth shopworker assaulted by suspected thief
It happened outside the Food Warehouse in Jubilee Close
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, after a member of staff was assaulted outside a shop in Weymouth.
It happened at around 10.30am on Thursday 30th January, after a man entered Food Warehouse in Jubilee Close and left the shop without paying for some items.
The staff member followed the man outside, close to Matalan and Tapi Carpets, when the offender then punched the victim in the face.
A suspect is described as:
- White man
- Wearing a beige or light brown hat
- Headphones over the top
- Blue coat
- Carrying a black rucksack
PC Nick May, of Weymouth police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and now believe there may have been people in the area who saw what happened.
“I would ask anyone who witnessed the assault, or may have captured any relevant dashcam footage while travelling in the car park, to please come forward.
“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have information about the identity of the suspect.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55250014161.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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