Woman requires hospital treatment after being robbed in broad daylight in Aldershot

The victim was in the town centre when she was approached by the suspect.

Author: Josh KerrPublished 12th Nov 2020

A robbery in Aldershot town centre has left a woman needing hospital treatment.

The 55-year-old victim had her handbag snatched in broad daylight last Friday morning (6 November).

As the male suspect made off, the woman fell to the ground and fractured her shoulder.

The incident took place sometime between 11.30am and midday in the area of the Queens Road and Victoria Road junction.

The bag contained a small brown zip purse, with a flower design on it, as well as cash and a bank card.

Hampshire Constabulary say the bag is described as small, brown and cream in colour, with two handles and a zip.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, they also want to speak to two men as part of their investigation.

The first man is described as being of slight build, wearing a black jacket, black bottoms and tanned coloured footwear, and was carrying something in his right hand.

The second man is described as being of large build, wearing a light blue coloured top with a black hood covering his head, light-coloured bottoms and black footwear with white sections.

Detective Constable Jonathan Duggan added: “We’d like to hear from anyone who may have seen these men in the area at the time.

“We are doing everything we can to find the persons responsible and would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44200430614.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.