A WOMAN in her 60s was knocked to the ground last week during a robbery in Swanage and police want anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
The victim was walking along Queen’s Road between 10.20am and 10.30am on August 1 when she was knocked to the ground and her handbag, which contained a phone, cash and make-up, was stolen.
It is reported that the offender, described as a teenage girl with long, mousey hair, black hooded top and black jeans made off from the scene with a group of young people.
The victim sustained minor injuries to her face and legs but did not require hospital treatment.
Her phone was found discarded at the junction between Bell Street and Marsh Way by a member of the public and has now been returned.
Police Constable Peter Daly, of Wareham police, said: “This was a very distressing experience for the victim and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the person responsible for this robbery.
“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the areas of Queen Street and Bell Street.
“I would also ask any residents or motorists driving in these areas at the time of the assault to please review their home CCTV and dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything of relevance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240117579.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
Is there not cctv outside swanage hospital as if they headed towards bell street they would of had to pass the hospital