An appeal for witnesses and information is being made following a robbery in Ruthin yesterday afternoon (Monday, 21st December).
At approx. 12:30pm a man was walking along an alleyway known locally as ‘Cunning Green’ just off Castle Street. He was approached by a man who asked him for a lighter for his cigarette.
As the victim removed his wallet and lighter from his pocket the offender stole his wallet and pushed him down the embankment.
The 29-year-old was left shocked but uninjured by the incident.
The offender is described as being white, aged between 19 and 21, was clean shaven and spoke with a local accent. He was wearing grey coloured combat trousers which had a metal chain coming from the waistband down to one of the side pockets, a light blue hooded top with black sleeves, a grey slouch beanie hat and dirty white trainers.
The wallet contained cash and bank cards.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anybody who may have been in the area and who may have seen a man with a similar description is asked to contact DC 1937 John Gage at Central CID on 101, or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line), 0845 607 1002 (English line) or Crimestoppers Wales Cymru on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively send a text message to 66767 or email – [email protected]
