Couple robbed in Greenock street
Eric Baxter • Published 15 Feb 2012 10:25
A COUPLE in their 60s were robbed and threatened in Greenock's Bank Street last night.
The man tried to intervene when his wife's handbag was grabbed.
He suffered a slight hand injury but did not need medical treatment.
They were approached at 8.30pm by a man described as being aged between 16 and 24.
Detective Sergeant Gerard McWatt said: "The robber threatened the couple with a blunt implement, grabbed the handbag and ran off.
"The handbag contained personal items and a small amount of money."
The robber is described as being five feet eight inches tall and of medium build with dark brown hair.
He was wearing a dark green or dark blue fleece 'hoodie' top and dark bottoms.
DS McWatt added an appeal for witnesses.
He said: "We'd like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious."
Anyone with information is asked to call CID on 492500.
This article appeared in Greenock Telegraph 15 Feb 12
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