A 90-year-old woman was robbed by two men at her shop in Dewsbury yesterday (Wed).
The incident occurred between 12.40pm and 12.48pm on Leeds Road.
Two suspects entered the shop and demanded money from the victim.
They went behind the counter and pushed her over.
She fell back on a chair before the men fled with money.
The first suspect is described as a white man, 19-21 years-old, slim to medium build, 5ft 7ins tall, with blonde hair.
He was wearing a dark jacket and a beanie hat with his face covered.
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The second suspect was also a white man, 19 - 21 years-old, slim to medium build, blond hair and his face covered. He was wearing a navy or dark jacket and a hat.
Sgt Steven Hinchcliffe, from Dewsbury Partnership Working Area, said: “This was an incredibly distressing incident for this elderly lady who has run this shop for many years.
“Thankfully she was uninjured.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident who saw these suspects or noticed anything suspicious to contact the police to help with our investigation.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact myself at Dewsbury Police Station via 01924 431190 quoting reference 13160233610, or call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
In unrelated investigations, police would like to speak to the people pictured in the image gallery below. The people pictured in the images may be witnesses as well as suspects. If you recognise anyone, contact police on 101 quoting the reference number on the image caption.
