Colchester: Man arrested over attempted robbery

A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery in Colchester.

We received a call shortly after 2pm on 14 October reporting a man was trying to steal another man’s bag.

Officers attended and arrested a 32 year-old man from Colchester on suspicion of attempted robbery.

He is currently released under investigation.

However, despite attempts at the scene officers were unable to locate the victim and we need to speak to them to take their account so we are appealing for this person to come forward.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/185577/23.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

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Alternatively you can call us on 101.

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If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.