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Branwen Jones

Woman on mobility scooter has mobile phone, bank cards and cash stolen in robbery

Gwent Police are appealing for information after a man reportedly robbed a 52-year-old woman in Blaenavon. According to the police force the reported robbery took place on Broad Street in Blaenavon on Tuesday, October 18.

A 52-year-old woman on a mobility scooter was approached by a man who reportedly took her mobile phone, bank cards and a quantity of cash at around 4.45pm. The woman was not injured during the incident.

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The police are now appealing for anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, and anyone who was on Broad Street or the B4246 between 4.30pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday, to get in touch.

The man is described as white, more than six feet tall and of big build, who was wearing dark clothing with a piercing in the area of his left eyebrow. Anyone with details can call Gwent Police on 101 or send a direct message on their social media, quoting log reference 2200353615. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with information.

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