Tram Bag-Snatch Bid: CCTV Image Released

Police are hunting this suspected bag snatcher after a tram commuter suffered broken teeth when she was dragged to the ground.

British Transport Police have released this CCTV image as they attempt to identify the man.

They are treating the offence as attempted robbery.

The woman was targeted at 11.30am on Tuesday February 4 at Reeves Corner Tram Stop, Croydon.

The suspect is reported to have tried ripping the victim’s bag from her hands. 

This caused her to fall over and suffer injuries to her face and teeth.

Witnesses challenged the man and he ran away empty handed towards West Croydon railway station, where he is believed to have boarded a train.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image who may have information that can help their investigation.

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. 

In both cases, quote reference number 208 of 04/02/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.