Police have launched an investigation into an attempted robbery of an elderly woman in All Saints Square
On 14 November at around 11.30am, it is reported that a woman in her seventies was forced towards a wall as she walked up the steps towards Rotherham Minster.
A man is then reported to have tried to grab hold of a shopping bag she was carrying before fleeing the scene.
Officers have conducted enquiries into the attempted robbery but are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Constable Will Wright, investigating, said: โThis was a terrifying robbery attempt on an elderly woman who was just going about her daily business, and although she was not physically harmed, she is now scared to go into town.
โWe understand that two women witnessed this incident and we would encourage them and anyone else with information that may assist us with our investigation to get in touch.โ
You can pass information to police via our new online live chat, online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 516 of 14 November 2023 when you get in touch. Alternatively you can stay anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
