Man robbed in the street (From Chelmsford Weekly News)

Man robbed in the street

4:41pm Tuesday 30th June 2009

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a daytime street robbery in which a 31-year-old man was pushed against a fence and had a backpack stolen from him.

The attack happened at around 11.30am on Thursday June 25 when the man was walking along Springfield Park Avenue, in Chelmsford. He was approached from behind by another man who forcefully pushed him against a fence, causing no visible injuries, and stole his backpack. Inside the backpack was clothing including towels and swimming trunks, cards and cash with an estimated total value of around £150.

The assailant is described as black, around 6 feet tall, with short dark hair, wearing grey jogging bottoms and top.

Police are appealing for anyone with information on this crime to telephone 0300 3334444, where the investigating officer is PC Jamie Toleman, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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