CCTV released of man sought over robbery of elderly woman in Doncaster
At around 3.30pm on Monday July 16, an 87-year-old woman was walking along Highfield Road, Doncaster, heading away from the town centre when she was approached by an unknown man.
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It is reported that then man approached the woman from behind and attempted to pull her necklace from around her neck.
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Hide AdThis caused the elderly woman to fall to the floor, and as a result left the woman with injuries.
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While the necklace snapped, the suspect was unable to grab it and he ran from the scene towards Kings Road.
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Officers have now released a CCTV still image of a man they believe could hold vital information and are appealing for him, or anyone who witnessed the robbery, to get in touch.
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You can call South Yorkshire police on 101 quoting crime reference number 14/104616/18 then ask for information to be passed to DC Hill at Doncaster Police Station.
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You can also ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.