Police release e-fit of man wanted for knifepoint robbery in Burnley

The incident happened between 9-30pm and 9-45pm on Wednesday, February 12th, in Todmorden Road on the footpath outside the registry office.

The victim, a 54-year-old local woman, was walking home from work alone when she was approached by a man who demanded her handbag and threatened to harm her with a knife.

The woman pleaded with the offender but eventually let him take her bag, which contained cash, a purse and an iPhone. The man then ran off towards Holme Street.

Despite a previous police appeal, the offender is still outstanding.

DC Phil Scott from Burnley CID said: “Despite it being over a couple of months since the incident, we are still determined to find the person that robbed this woman as she was simply making her way home after a day’s work.

“We are hoping that now we have an image of this man, it may jog people’s memories or they may recognise him as someone they know. If that’s the case, please make contact.

“Similarly, if you saw or know anything about this incident, please speak to us.”

The offender is described as white, aged around 20, approximately 5ft 10ins and was wearing a dark grey hooded and dark track bottoms and black trainers.

Anyone with information can call 01282 472170 or if you fail to get an answer, 101, quoting incident reference 1550 of February 12th. Alternatively, email [email protected].

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.