Witness appeal after attempted alleyway robbery in Blandford
Detectives from Dorset Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward
Last updated 29th Nov 2020
On Thursday 26th November around 7pm a local Blandford woman in her 40s was approached by an unknown man as she walked down an alleyway between Salisbury Road and Barnes close.
The man demanded money from the woman and then hit her in the face leaving multiple cuts.
No money was stolen.
The man, who was wearing a black hooded top, then ran away into Barnes Close.
DESCRIPTION
- White
- In his early 20's
- Around 5ft 6
- Stubble on his face
Detective Constable Sean Garrett, of Weymouth CID, said: “We have already carried out a number of enquiries in relation to this incident, including CCTV and house-to-house visits.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the relevant time and either saw or heard anything suspicious to please contact me.
“I would also like residents and local motorists to check footage from their home CCTV systems and dashcams and to call Dorset Police if they find anything that may be relevant to my investigation.”
North Dorset Inspector Simon Perry said: "Local officers from the neighbourhood policing team will be continuing with their regular patrols and can be approached with any community concerns."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200178420.