Robber pushes elderly woman over before stealing her bag in Blackpool

A robber pushed an elderly woman over before stealing her bag in South Shore, prompting police to launch an appeal for information.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 2nd Aug 2023, 12:41 BST
Updated 2nd Aug 2023, 12:43 BST
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The victim had her bag stolen after she was pushed over in Highfield Road at around 8.15pm on Sunday, July 30.

Officers on Wednesday (July 2) launched a public appeal for information to help catch the offender.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “If you have any information, dashcam or CCTV footage, please contact 101 quoting log 1353 of July 30.”