Police appeal for witnesses after attempted robbery

Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a suspect (pictured) after an attempted robbery in St Thomas, Exeter.
The incident happened on Monday 5 August at around 9.10am outside the Post Office in Okehampton Road.
The victim, a 27-year-old woman from Whipton, approached the Post Office to pay in the takings from a local store when she was approached by a white man from behind who was riding a push bike.
The victim was pushed by the offender who grabbed at the bag she was carrying and said “give me the money”. A brief struggle then ensued between the victim and the offender.
The woman managed to keep hold of the bag that contained a large quantity of cash and the suspect cycled off empty handed in the direction of Exe Bridges.
DC Stu Peters, from the local investigation team, said: “So far we’ve been unable to identify the suspect and we are appealing for anyone who recognises him to contact the police.”
Anyone who recognises this man or has any information concerning this attempted robbery is asked to call 101 quoting police reference  DE/13/7245 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org