Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was robbed in Hartlepool during the early hours of today (Monday, April 29).

The 77-year-old man was at the ATM outside the One Shop on Wynyard Road at 00:10am when he was approached from behind by a young man and woman.

While the machine was issuing money the elderly man was pushed aside and the culprits ran off with the money.

The police are appealing to members of the public for any information or footage that might help with the investigation.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The 77-year-old man was at the ATM outside the One Stop shop on Wynyard Road at 00:10am, when a young male and female approached him from behind.

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"As the cash was being dispensed, the pair pushed the victim and stole the money before making off up Wynyard Road towards Glamis Walk.

"Enquiries are on-going and we would appeal for any witnesses or anyone with relevant doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 077999.

"If you don’t want to speak to police you can pass information anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or phone them on 0800 555 111."