Man sought following robbery attempt in Chichester

An urgent appeal has been issued following an attempted robbery in the city earlier this month.
By Joe Stack
Published 28th Feb 2022, 18:01 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2022, 18:04 BST

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Police are investigating an attempted robbery around 11.15pm in College Lane, Chichester, on Tuesday, February 8 have released an e-fit of a suspect they wish to speak with.

A woman was pushed over by a man who tried to grab her handbag but was able to get away.

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Police would like to hear from anybody who recognises the suspect or who witnessed the assault to contact them online or by calling 101, quoting serial 736 of 09/02Police would like to hear from anybody who recognises the suspect or who witnessed the assault to contact them online or by calling 101, quoting serial 736 of 09/02
Police would like to hear from anybody who recognises the suspect or who witnessed the assault to contact them online or by calling 101, quoting serial 736 of 09/02

Police have said the suspect was last seen walking down Connolly Way.

A spokesman for Sussex Police: "He is described as being aged around late thirties and was wearing a grey sports baseball cap, so the top half of his face was slightly hidden and he had a red mark on the left side of his lip like a cold sore.

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"Police would like to hear from anybody who recognises the suspect or who witnessed the assault to contact them online or by calling 101, quoting serial 736 of 09/02.

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"Alternatively, information can be passed to police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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