Police appeal following attempted robbery in Madeley
Police in Telford are appealing for information after a man attempted to rob a woman who had just withdrawn money from a cash point.
A 59-year-old woman was making her way along Park Avenue having just used the cash point at Lloyds Bank on the High Street when the incident occurred on Park Avenue in Madeley at around 5.15pm on Tuesday 29 July.
As she walked along Park Avenue an unknown man approached her and asked her if she could change two £10 notes for a £20 one.
The woman happily changed the money with the man and then continued on her way.
However, within 20 seconds of walking away from the man, the victim was suddenly pushed to the floor from behind by a different unknown man who then tried to steal the bag from off her shoulder.
The woman kept hold of her bag and eventually the man was forced to flee the scene at speed on foot.
Once the man had run off the woman got to her feet, quickly completed her shopping and then went home and called the police.
A police spokesman said:
“We’re very keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may recognise the two unknown men from the description we have provided. We believe there is every possibility the two men are known to each other and were looking to work together to carry out this robbery.
“The first man the woman saw is described as being white, aged between 18 and 20, around 5ft 8inches tall, having a medium build, blonde hair and as wearing a white and light blue ‘Hawaiian’ style shirt one.
“The second man is said to be white, also around 5ft 8inches tall, and as wearing a dark coloured top and bottoms.
“Anyone who believes they may have information about this incident is asked to call officers in Telford as soon as possible on 101, quoting incident number 0632S 270714.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you’d rather leave information without identifying yourself.”
