Police in the Vale of Glamorgan are appealing for information following an incident which occurred on Saturday 8th February between 8.15pm and 8.40pm.
A 52 year old woman was leaving her house in Scott Close, St Athan when she was assaulted by a man who demanded money. The woman did not have money on her and the suspect fled from the scene through the St Athan estate.
The suspect is described as being over six feet tall, of medium build and was wearing a dark coloured padded gilet with a hood.
Detective Constable Huw Watson from Barry CID said; “This was a very distressing incident for the victim and we are appealing for anyone who may have information concerning this attempted robbery or who may know the identity of the suspect to contact us.
“To reassure the local residents we have increased our patrols in the area and carried out house to house enquiries.”
Anyone with any information about this inmcidemt is asked to contact Barry CI on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and quote reference 1400040640.
