Would-be robber targets 12-year-old girl in Highley

The incident occurred on Bridgnorth Road at around 6.40pm on Thursday 23 October.

The girl was in the area of Orchard Square when she was approached by someone who demanded her phone and money. She refused to hand over her property and ran off. She was not touched or harmed in any way.

The offender, believed to be a man, is described as about 5’6’’ tall, average build, wearing all black clothing with a hooded top, black balaclava and black gloves.

Officers are eager to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have been in the area at the time.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “Whilst we are treating this incident seriously we would like to reassure parents and the public that this appears to be an isolated incident. We would like to take this opportunity to remind families to reiterate stranger danger messages with children.”

Information can be given by calling West Mercia Police on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 0587 of 23 October 2014.