Police issue witness appeal after car park robbery attempt of 79-year-old woman

Police were called to the car park of TK Maxx and Sainsbury’s on Union Street, to reports of an attempted robbery

Police officers have appealed for information following an attempted robbery in Oldham town centre.

At around 1:20pm on Tuesday, November 28, Greater Manchester Police were called to the car park of TK Maxx and Sainsbury’s on Union Street in Oldham, to reports of an attempted robbery.

It’s believed that the victim, a 79-year-old woman, was exiting her vehicle with her partner when a man grabbed her bag, causing her to fall to the floor.

Thankfully, two off duty police officers in the area witnessed the incident and apprehended the suspect.

A man in his 40s has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers are following up numerous lines of enquiries to establish the circumstances and are now in a position to appeal to the public for assistance.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has any mobile, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident, or in the moments leading up to it.

Anyone with information, no matter how small, should get in touch by calling 0161 856 8999 quoting log 1599 of 28/11/23.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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