Appeal for witnesses following attempted robbery in Dawley
Police in Telford are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Dawley.
The incident happened at 7.30am on Tuesday, as a 14 year-old boy was listening to music on his phone through headphones whilst walking on New Street.
Just as he approached the bus stop, a man walking towards him attempted to grab his phone out of his hand. The victim struggled for his phone and an altercation took place.
The victim sustained a nosebleed and the offender then ran off without the phone.
The offender is described as a male aged around 15 or 16 years old, approximately 5' 8" and of an average build. He was described as wearing a black scarf covering his face with a white skull on the part covering his chin, and a full dark blue Adidas tracksuit with white stripes on the arms and legs.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the offence, or who may have any information. Please call police on 101, quoting incident 107S of 17 May 2016.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
