Police
continue to hunt two cowardly robbers, who snatched a watch from a
woman walking with three children and her dog in Clapham.
Police
were called at 5.18pm on Tuesday, July 10 to reports of a robbery in
Abbeville Road.
The
42-year-old female victim was crossing the road to Caldervale Road
with her two young children, a friend's child and the family dog when
she was approached by two men from behind.
One
of the men grabbed her arm and forced her watch from her wrist.
The
victim did not require medical treatment, but was left with injuries
to her arm.
The
suspects left the scene by running in the direction of Cavendish
Road.
The
suspects are both described as black males, about 6ft tall, aged 25
to 30 years-old.
Both
wore black/dark clothing with their hoods up.
Detectives
have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to in
connection with the incident.
The
CCTV shows two men walking along Abbeville Road shortly before the
incident, and then running back along the road moments later.
Detective
Constable Sam Smith of Lambeth CID, said: "This
was a terrifying ordeal for the victim who not only feared for her
own safety but also the safety of the young children with her.
“The
suspects targeted the victim in broad daylight and used force even
when the victim willingly offered to hand over the watch.
"We
are committed to catching those responsible for this heinous crime
and I'd urge anyone who recognises the men in the CCTV to contact us
as a matter of urgency.
“I'd
also appeal to any witnesses who have not yet spoken to us to do so.
“Any
information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is,
will assist us in bringing these criminals to justice."
Anyone
who has information relating to this incident should call Lambeth CID
on 07785 774 447 or 101 quoting reference 5797/10JUL.
Information
can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or
online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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