E-fit released of suspect who attempted to steal teen's backpack

AN E-FIT has been released of a man police would like to speak to after two offenders tried to steal a teenager's backpack.
By David Parker
Published 15th Sep 2021, 16:02 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2021, 09:29 BST
Police would like to speak to this manPolice would like to speak to this man
Police would like to speak to this man

Police said a 13-year-old girl had been walking along Frederick Street at about 2.45pm on May 26 when two unknown offenders attempted to steal the teenager's backpack.

The pair made racially-aggravated comments towards the victim before fleeing towards Howard Street.

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Police said that since the incident, they had carried out extensive enquiries to locate those involved.

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    "More recently, we have been working with the teen to develop an e-fit of one of the suspects," said a spokesperson.

    The suspect is described as white, in their forties, and around 5ft 7in tall, with short brown hair pushed to the side. He was wearing a red T-shirt, black denim jacket, light blue jeans and trainers and had a piercing in one eyebrow.

    Do you know this man?

    Anyone with information which could assist officers with their enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting incident number SYP-20210527-0417. Alternatively, you can give information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.