Chester police release CCTV images after pensioner robbed near Saltney

Police have released images of the man they would like to speak to in connection with a street robbery in near Saltney

The incident happened at around 2pm on Wednesday 2 November.

A man in his 70s was approached by the suspect on Boundary Lane at its junction with Stanley Drive.

The man forced the victim to hand over cash.

The suspect is described as white, tall and broad shouldered, and wearing a dark coat.

PC Lowri Roberts said:

“As part of our enquiries we have released these CCTV images to try and identify this man. I’d urge anyone who recognises him to contact us. I’d also appeal for the man in the image to come forward to help us with our investigation.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via this link quoting IML 1403482.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111