Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported robbery in Westgate, Lincoln.
At 10:00 am on Sunday, 17 November a woman in her 70s was pinned against some railings on the corner with Union Road, close to the Victoria pub, before her phone was taken from her hand.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said:
‘The man believed to have taken the phone has been described as wearing a grey jacket with a darker jacket underneath and with a hood up. He was also wearing a grey face covering/snood and was riding an electric push bike. It is believed he rode off towards the Rasen Lane area.
‘The woman was uninjured in the incident but was left shaken.
‘A 22-year-old man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of robbery. He remains in police custody.
‘We are now seeking anyone who saw this incident to contact us as part of our investigation.
‘If you saw anything, or have information, please contact us.
Email Andrew.gray@lincs.police.uk’
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