8:21am Monday 6th September 2010
A CYCLIST robbed a teenage girl in Grays.
The 17-year-old was targeted while she was walking along Grove Road.
A man on a bicycle rode up to her and grabbed the terrified girl’s handbag, He rode off with the bag and its contents, worth an estimated £150.
Investigating officer, Det Con Rachel Martin, said: “Luckily, the victim only suffered a few scratches, but it still would have been a very frightening experience for her.
“This is quite a residential area, and the victim screamed quite loudly to raise the alarm, so we want to speak to anyone who may have heard this.”
A black man seen riding a bike at the time may have been a key witness, and police are appealing for him to come forward.
The suspect was described as white, aged between 25 and 27, and around 5ft 8ins tall.
He had a skinny build with short dark hair, facial stubble and dark rings under his eyes. He wore a dark top and tracksuit bottoms.
The incident happened at 10.30pm on Wednesday.
Anyone with any information is asked to call detectives on 0300 3334444 or Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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