17-year-old boy victim of attempted robbery in Weymouth
Police are searching for a man with a tear drop tattoo
A teenage boy has been the victim of an attempted robbery in Weymouth in the middle of the afternoon.
He was walking along Wyke Road at around 3.30pm on Saturday 28 January when he heard a man shouting at him from the other side of the road.
The man crossed the road and approached him before demanding money.
The man put his hand into his trousers as if he was reaching for something and the victim then fled the scene.
He did not hand over any money.
Description
The offender is described as white with blond hair and a beard.
He has a teardrop tattoo under his eye and was wearing a grey hooded top.
He was also carrying a black rucksack.
Police appeal
Police Constable Sam Hill, of Weymouth police, said: “We are conducting enquiries to identify the man involved in this incident and I would urge any witnesses to please contact Dorset Police.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who recognises the man from the description given above.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230014469.