Appeal launched following bag snatch from elderly woman in Ripon

An appeal for witnesses has been launched by police following a bag snatch from an elderly woman in Ripon.

The incident happened on Locker Lane, close to the junction of Harrogate Road, on February 12 at around 7pm.

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Police are appealing for information.

The bag was later recovered in the garden of a house, but money had been stolen.

Anyone with information can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Dave Furlong, or email [email protected]

Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12180025298.

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