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Robbery on Ellis Park
Posted on 17/06/09
Robbery on Ellis Park
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Ellis Park off Corporation Road in Leicester.
The incident happened at about 3.55pm on Friday June 5, 2009, when the 21-year-old victim was walking along a footpath, which runs from Corporation Road through the park, in the direction of Ross Walk.
She was grabbed from behind by a man who threatened her before stealing her handbag and running off across the park.
The handbag contained bank cards and a small quantity of cash.
The victim wasnt injured.
The man is described as black, about 64 tall and with a clear complexion . He was wearing quite scruffy black tracksuit bottoms and a black short sleeve shirt.
DC Lisa Kelly, who is investigating the incident, said: The victim has been left upset and shaken as a result of the incident and I would appeal to anyone who may have seen what happened or has any information to contact me.
If you were in the area at the time and remember seeing a man matching this description, then please get in touch.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4423 Lisa Kelly on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4423. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
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