Girl saved from attempted robbery in Plymouth

Police would like to speak to a dog walker who intervened during the incident

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 14th Jun 2021

Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Honicknowle.

It happened at 4.30pm on Saturday afternoon (12 June) at the Ringmore Way entrance to Woodland Woods, Merrivale Road.

A 13-year-old girl was approached by a male teenager who demanded her money.

A middle-aged man walking his dog intervened and the victim was able to get away.

Police are interested to speak to the dog walker or any other teenagers who were seen in the area at the time.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/048470/21.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-org.uk.

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