Police are appealing for information after a 50-year-old woman was victim to an attempted robbery as she was trying to flag down a taxi.
The incident occurred outside The Station Hotel on Bishopton Lane in Stockton at 11:50pm on Saturday, November 7.
The victim was approached by a woman who attempted to steal her necklace.
The suspect is described as white, around 20-25-years-old with long dark hair. She was also wearing a long black coat, black jogging bottoms and dark trainers.
At the time of the attempted robbery, an unknown male in a white t-shirt tried to assist the victim, as did the victim’s partner.
Police would like the man in the white t-shirt to come forward as they believe he may be able to assist with enquiries.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact DC Chris Pringle from Cleveland Police Major Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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