West Midlands Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man after an 80-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted in Chelmsley Wood earlier this week.
The incident took place at around 3.15pm on Monday, 13 July, as the victim was walking along Truro Walk. Police say a man riding a bike approached and pushed her to the ground before snatching her necklace. He then made off in the direction of Ely Close.
The suspect is described as a tall Black man who was wearing black jogging bottoms, gold sunglasses and a balaclava at the time of the attack.
The woman suffered a head injury in the fall and was helped by members of the public who witnessed the incident. She was subsequently taken to hospital, where she was treated for an ankle injury and bruising.
West Midlands Police have released a photo of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the robbery and are asking anyone who recognises him, or who has any information about the incident, to come forward.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information can contact police on 101 or via the force’s Live Chat service, quoting crime reference number 20/322999/26.
