Hunt for robber who snatched bag from 79-year-old
DETECTIVES are trying to trace a man who helped detain a robber after he snatched an elderly woman's handbag.
The 79-year-old had finished shopping at Asda and was walking along Derby Road, Long Eaton, with her bags at around 5.10pm on Friday (Jan 11) when she was approached by a man.
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He grabbed her handbag from her shoulder and as she tried to keep hold of it, she fell to the floor.
The robber took the bag and ran off.
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A man on a nearby bus saw the incident and got off the bus, running after the robber.
He caught up with him on Trent Street and was joined by another man.
The pair detained the suspect and the bus passenger took the bag off the man, returning it to the elderly victim. He suffered an injury to his hand during the struggle. The robber managed to get away.
Police are trying to trace the man who helped detain the suspect, and anyone else who may have witnessed the incident. Detectives are also making inquiries to find the bus driver.
The robber is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall and slim. He had short, greying hair and wore a dark jacket, dark blue jeans and a baseball cap.
Detective Sergeant Mark Ryan, of Long Eaton CID, said: "This robbery understandably left the elderly victim shaken and upset and she suffered bruising when she fell to the floor.
"It happened just after 5pm on a busy Long Eaton street so we are confident that there are witnesses who have yet to come forward.
"Although we have spoken to the man who chased the suspect, we have yet to trace the passer-by who helped him detain the robber.
"When officers arrived, this passer-by had left the area and we're keen to speak to him. All we know about him is that he was wearing a red coat.
"Both men should be praised for their bravery and quick-thinking. The bus passenger in particular went to great lengths to pursue the suspect and bring the victim's handbag back."
Anyone with information should call Long Eaton CID on 101
Comments
by make_redgreen
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 9:27PM
“Dear Ms Windsor,
If the bus passenger is found, please Tip-Ex a 'celebrity' from the honours list and replace with said passenger.
Yours,
The Ignored Public”
by Anony__Mouse
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 3:01PM
“Another "brave" low life attacking those who cant fight back.
Probably some drug taking benefit scrounger looking for his next fix.”
by Georgiesmum
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 12:53PM
“I wouldn't be surprised if the police are trying to trace this hero because the dirty, cowardly, low life thief has reported him for assault and he is now after a bit of compensation. Well done to the two upstanding/outstanding citizens.”
by janine2011
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 10:20AM
“Well done to both of them, at least the lady got her bag back. The thieving scumbag who dragged an elderly woman to the ground to steal her handbag want his bloody hands chopping off. Hopefully karma will take care of him when he too becomes elderly.”