Appeal following attempted robbery in Scarborough

Police in Scarborough are appealing to anyone who was in the Aberdeen Walk area of the town late on Valentines night follwing an attempted robbery.  phone.

 

It happened on Aberdeen Walk at around 11:50pm on Monday 14 February 2022 when two males attempted to take a mobile phone from a woman walking along the street.

 

The suspects approached the victim from behind before they grabbed her hair and pulled her to the ground. They tried to get the mobile phone from the victim's hand while she was on the floor but ran away without it.

 

We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to contact us.

 

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 751 Simon Hunter.

 

You can also email [email protected]

 

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220028298