Attempted bag snatch in Sidmouth prompts police appeal
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POLICE are hunting a man who tried to snatch a handbag from a woman walking her dog in Sidmouth on Monday (August 11).
POLICE are hunting a man who tried to snatch a handbag from a woman walking her dog in Sidmouth on Monday (August 11).
The incident, which happened between 11am and 11.30am in Blackmore Gardens near to the steps by the health centre, saw a male try to grab a handbag off of a female.
Witnesses have been urged to come forward.
The male has been described as tall, thin, with long, grey hair, in his 50s and wearing long, dark coat.
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He had a Cornish accent and smelt of aniseed, according to police.
Anyone who saw or heard anything or recognises the description, can contact PC Kylie Lynch on 101, quoting crime reference: CR/097587/14.
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