Police appeal for information and assistance after 90 year old has her handbag stolen

Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for help from the public after a woman was robbed of a bag in an alleyway in the town.

The incident occurred in the alleyway between Milton Street and Wesley Street on Wednesday 2nd April at around 11:00am and saw the woman in her 90s robbed of her handbag.

It is believed that the suspect may have dumped the bag that he stole – a distinctive brown tapestry bag with an orange pattern, with side panels which are dark brown, and two small brown looped handles – in either Milton Street, Milton Road, Ash Street or Norman Street. 

Officers are asking for anyone who lives in those streets and may have found or seen a bag matching that description to get in touch.

A 33-year-old man from the town has been charged with robbery and remanded to prison in connection with the incident. 

If you can assist with any information, you can use any of the following contact routes quoting reference 25*189585:

• Website – There are reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.