Police seeking 'Good Samaritan' after woman’s bag stolen in Scarborough
Police are appealing for a Good Samaritan to come forward after they went to the aid of a woman whose bag was stolen in Scarborough.
The incident happened on Westwood Road at around 8.10am on Saturday February 21, when a man approached the victim from behind and stole her handbag.
A member of the public saw this incident and went to support the victim afterwards, but had left before police arrived.
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains on conditional police bail.
North Yorkshire Police said: “If you believe it was you who helped the woman, please get in touch.
“We’re also appealing for any other witnesses to come forward if they have not already spoken to us and to anyone who has any CCTV or doorbell cameras that may have caught the suspect or the incident on camera.”
If you can help, please email [email protected] or call 101 and pass information to the Force Control Room.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.
Please quote reference 12260032199 when passing on information.