Police appeal after Lancaster street robbery

Detectives are investigating a robbery in Lancaster during which a woman had some money stolen.

The woman reported that she was approached by a man, and following a struggle, he took some money from her.

Police appeal for Good Samaritans to come forward after they helped the victim of a street robbery.placeholder image
Police appeal for Good Samaritans to come forward after they helped the victim of a street robbery. | jpimedia

It is believed that two members of the public went to the woman's assistance and police are requesting that the two people that came to the victim's aid to please make contact with them..

The robbery took place at about 2.30pm on Tuesday, February 18, on Middle Street, Lancaster but police have only just put an appeal out on their Facebook page.

If anyone else witnessed the incident contact the investigating officer DC3786 Peter Bennett, either by e-mail at [email protected], or by ringing 101 and quoting log 0797 of February 18, 2020.

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