Attempted robbery in Scarborough
Police are appealing for witnesses or information about the Valentine's Day incident
Police in Scarborough has issued an appeal for witnesses and information after an attempted robbery.
It happened on Aberdeen Walk at around 11.50pm on Valentine's Day (Monday 14th February) when two males attempted to take a mobile phone from a woman walking along the street.
Officers say the suspects approached the victim from behind before they grabbed her hair and pulled her to the ground. They tried to get the mobile phone from the victim's hand while she was on the floor but ran away without it.
Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to contact them.
Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 751 Simon Hunter.
You can also email simon.hunter@northyorkshire.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220028298.