DETECTIVES at Warrington today appealed for information following a robbery in which an elderly woman was threatened with a knife.
The incident occurred on Monday, at about 4.50pm on the car park next to the Cherry Tree public house at Culcheth.
A 73-year-old woman was on the car park, looking in her handbag, when she was approached by a man who grabbed the strap and tried to pull the back from her.
She kept hold of the bag but he produced a knife and managed to take it from her.
He then ran off across the car park and out of view.
The offender is described as a white man, aged 18-20 years, about 5ft 7 inches tall, of very slim build, clean shaven and with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark t-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms. He spoke with a local accent.
The woman was not injured but was left very shaken and distressed.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or believes they know the offender, or has any other information about the robbery is asked to contact DC Becky Dixon at Warrington CID on 0845 458 0000, or alternatively use the confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.
DETECTIVES at Warrington today appealed for information following a
robbery in which an elderly woman was threatened with a knife.
Elderly woman robbed by knifeman
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
