Man wanted in connection with robbery of disabled woman in Milton Keynes

Police have released an e-fit of a man wanted in connection with a robbery of a disabled woman outside Gala Bingo near The Point, Milton Keynes.
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MPMC E fit robbery

The incident happened at around 6.30pm last Wednesday (February 10) when a woman in her 50s was getting out of a car.

A man has come up to the victim and pushed her to the ground taking her handbag which containing a sum of cash and bank cards.

The woman suffered a broken arm and was treated at Milton Keynes Hospital.

She has since been discharged.

Earlier the offender also approached another parked car and tried to gain access to the vehicle, but it was locked and the female driver told him to go away.

The man is white, 5ft 8-5ft 9ins tall, slim build, wearing a hooded top, with a bomber style jacket over the top. He is described as having a pale complexion and a twisted mouth.

Investigating Officer, PC Fred Ruffle, of local CID based at Milton Keynes, said; “This is a cowardly act that has injured a vulnerable lady, who has lost personal belonging and cash.

“We are looking for anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward, particularly the lady in the parked car who was also approached by this offender.

“We would also urge anyone who recognises the description or the man in our e-fit to also come forward.”

If you have any information about the incident please call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.