Appeal following robbery in Darlaston - 05-07-2008

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery on Thursday (3 July), which occurred in Bull Street, Darlaston.

The incident occurred just before 3pm on Thursday.

Three men approached a vehicle with a 29-year-old woman sat in the front and a young child in the back.

Whilst temporarily parked, one of the three men opened the driver's door, assaulted the woman and attempted to force her from the vehicle. She sustained minor injuries to her face.

The offenders then stole the woman's purse from the dashboard before making off on foot towards Slater Street.

All offenders are described as:
- Asian males, skinny build, approximately 18 years old, short black hair and clean shaven.

One of the men was slightly taller than the others at approximately 5ft 10 in tall, wearing dark blue jeans and a long sleeved dark woollen zip-up top. The two other men were approximately 5ft 8 in tall, wearing dark blue jeans and dark coloured tops.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CID at Bloxwich police station on 0845 113 5000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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