Appeal to trace victim of attempted robbery in Hartlepool

The incident took place at about 7pm on Saturday, February 6 in Burn Valley Park.

It was reported that the victim was approached by a male, who threatened him with violence and told him hand over his bank card.

The suspect is described as wearing a navy blue hooded top and blue jeans. He threw the victim’s bank card before he made off.

The victim was uninjured.

Officers are urging the victim to come forward and speak to them. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the incident is asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Phil Agar on the non-emergency number 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.