Woman, 80, deters attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 80-year-old woman’s arm was grabbed in an attempted robbery.
The victim was approached by two women who pretended to be from a charity for the deaf.
These women reportedly grabbed the victim’s arm and tried to take her watch. The incident took place outside the Post Office in West Street, Farnham, at around 11.50am on Friday April 15.
Police report the victim was able to deter her attackers after shouting and drawing the attention from passers-by. The two women left the scene without the watch. The suspects are described as white, around 25, with dark brown hair in ponytails and wearing T-shirts.
A spokesman for Surrey Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the attempted robbery, driven past near the time with dash cam footage, or saw or heard anything suspicious, to contact us and assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information can contact Surrey Police by quoting PR/45220039862 via its webchat or by using the online reporting tool or calling 101.
If you do not wish to leave your name, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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