A Plymouth woman has been left “shaken” following an assault in the early hours of this morning (June 12). Police say the incident happened between the hours of midnight and 2am in Tamar Wharf, near to the Torpoint Ferry terminal, in Devonport.
At the time of the attack she was walking her dog when a man grabbed her and threatened her. The man took her phone and her jewellery before fleeing the scene, police have said.
Luckily, the woman didn’t suffer any serious injuries. Devon and Cornwall Police are now appealing to the public for help in identifying the suspect. Anyone with CCTV cameras nearby, doorbell or dashcam footage are urged to contact the police.
Detective Sergeant Ben Ferguson said: “A woman in her 30s was walking her dog when she was approached from behind by a man who grabbed and threatened her; he subsequently stole the woman’s phone and jewellery before fleeing the area.
“The victim was shaken up by this assault, but thankfully not seriously hurt. We are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of the Torpoint Ferry between the hours of midnight and 2am on Monday 12 June, and noticed anything untoward.”
DS Ferguson added: “We would also like to hear from anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area during that time that could assist the investigation. We ask that residents are extra vigilant and there will be increased patrols in the area; we are doing all we can to identify and detain the man responsible.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101, or via their website here, quoting reference number 50230165910. Information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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