Jewellery thieves snatch necklace from woman's neck in Leicester street
Police are appealing for information after a woman had her necklace pulled from around her neck.
It is one of a series of similar incidents in which men and women have been targeted for their jewellery.
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Leicester police are appealing for witnesses
The 25-year-old woman was targeted at about 4.15pm on Friday, September 28, in Canon Street, Belgrave, Leicester, near to the junction with Melton Road.
A man approached the victim, pulled her yellow gold chain from her neck and pushed her to the ground.
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The suspect then ran away towards Portman Road.
Appealing for witnesses yesterday, Detective Constable Peter Bown, the investigating officer, said: "Thankfully the victim was not hurt, but she was shaken and upset.
"It would have still been light when the robbery occurred, so I am hopeful witnesses will have seen what happened.
"If you think you know the suspect, or witnessed the offence, please call us immediately, it isn't too late to help."
Police this week said they were stepping up patrols in the Belgrave area to coincide with the festivals of Navratri and Diwali, both of which are expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors to the area.
Officers have urged people to, where possible, store expensive items of jewellery in bank or securely at home and only to wear it out when necessary.
Det Con Brown said: "If you wear jewellery out and about, or carry anything of value, we would always suggest you try to keep it concealed from potential thieves."
The suspect is black, slim, about 6ft 3ins, with a narrow or pointed shaped face.
He was clean shaven with a clear complexion, and had black untidy hair which could be seen under his hood.
He was wearing a light grey hooded tracksuit top with a zip down the front.
The Mercury reported earlier this week two friends, women aged 40 and 42, had gold jewellery snatched from them as they walked in Sutton Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester, on Saturday, October 13.
The women, who were targeted as they walked to a shop with their children at 9.30pm, were not injured.
Two men on bikes threatened them before taking a necklace, bracelet, ring and a watch.
Anyone with any information about the Belgrave incident is asked to contact Det Con Bown on 101.
To report information about the Rushey Mead incident, call Detective Constable Amanda Thwaites on 101, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Comments
by buschka
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 3:06PM
“Wish I'd have been walking behind !! Son of a btch would have been searching for his teeth. Its a sad fact that attacks like this are going to increase to unprecidented levels. Ordinary ppl desperate to find work having benefits stopped for three months minimum are going to steal and mug ppl simply to get food.This case was probably some thug wanting drug money but soon attacks by starving hordes will be rampant. Instead of clamping down on tax avasion the goverment smashes the poorest in society who will no doubt turn to crime. Well done Tories eh....you dipsticks”
by f007e
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 1:17PM
“h0m3rj4y, perhaps you saw the story in the paper about the attack with the claw hammer. The suspects there were described as white. Do this suggest a stereotype about white people? Or is it possible your statement is completely meaningless?”