Mother, 21, robbed by men in Bridgnorth
A 21-year-old mother was robbed during a terrifying ordeal when two men threatened her before stealing hundreds of pounds as she walked home with her baby in Bridgnorth. A 21-year-old mother was robbed during a terrifying ordeal when two men threatened her before stealing hundreds of pounds as she walked home with her baby in Bridgnorth. The victim was pushing her baby in a pushchair near the garages between Racecourse Drive and Tasley Close shortly before 9.30pm yesterday when the attack happened. The robbers grabbed the woman before pushing an unknown object into her back. She was then threatened and ordered to hand over her wallet and any other valuables before the men fled on foot with more than £300 in cash.
A 21-year-old mother was robbed during a terrifying ordeal when two men threatened her before stealing hundreds of pounds as she walked home with her baby in Bridgnorth.
The victim was pushing her baby in a pushchair near the garages between Racecourse Drive and Tasley Close shortly before 9.30pm yesterday when the attack happened.
The robbers grabbed the woman before pushing an unknown object into her back.
She was then threatened and ordered to hand over her wallet and any other valuables before the men fled on foot with more than £300 in cash.
Various bank cards belonging to the victim were also stolen.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Lee Holehouse today appealed for anyone to come forward with information about the attack.
"Fortunately, the mother and her child were uninjured although she was badly shaken," said Mr Holehouse.
"It was a frightening experience and we are anxious to trace the offenders.
"I am appealing for any information which might assist our investigation.
"In particular, please contact Bridgnorth CID if you spotted two men acting suspiciously in the Racecourse Drive area between 9pm and 10pm last night or if you know anything about the incident."
Police have said one of the attackers was described as about 5ft 9ins tall, of slim to medium build, with short, shaved brown or blond hair.
He was wearing what appeared to be grey jogging bottoms and a dark hooded top. His accomplice was wearing a light coloured fleece top.
Mayor of Bridgnorth Councillor Val Gill, whose last day in office is today, said the attack was "horrible".
She said: "It's a shocking thing to happen in Bridgnorth. It's a surprise to see because it is not often you hear about that sort of thing in Bridgnorth.
"People need to be alert if there are others out there who will do that sort of thing.
"I would say if anyone has any idea, or saw or heard what happened, to contact the police."
Anyone with information can call Bridgnorth police on 0300 333 3000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
By Jason Lavan
