Police release CCTV showing 'horrific' robbery of 12-year-old girl in Derby
The girl was walking back from the shops when she was attacked
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Your support makes all the difference.Police have released dramatic CCTV of a man robbing a 12-year-old girl in Derby.
The girl was returning home from the shops when she was attacked by a man trying to steal her phone.
Derbyshire Constabulary have released the video in hope of finding the man in question. The incident occurred on February 18 at around 4.40pm on Cambridge Street.
“The CCTV footage captures the horrific incident taking place," said DC Mick Stainsby, who is investigating the incident. "I realise that the quality is not the best but we have released it quickly in the hope that someone will recognise the man.”
The man is described as: white/tanned, aged between 16 and 19-years, about 5’ 6” tall, slim build and said to have a ‘European accent’.
If you have any information about this incident please contact 101, quoting reference number 18000079151, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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