Police in Portsmouth are appealing for information from the public after a woman in a wheelchair was robbed of her handbag.
The 20-year-old was outside the University’s Harry Law Halls of residence just after 11pm on Saturday March 14.
A man asked her for the time and then pulled her handbag from her shoulder.
The man is described as:
• Black
• 5ft 6
• Medium build
• Short curly hair
• Wearing dark clothing
The woman’s handbag is olive green with a long strap and contained bank cards; a silver Sony Ericsson mobile phone; cash and a brown leather purse.
PC Lucy Allan who is investigating said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this despicable robbery. The area would have been busy at the time and I’d like to hear from anyone who saw a man fitting this description.“
CCTV footage of the area will be looked at as part of the investigation.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Allan at Fratton on 0845 045 45 45 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000.
