Request for witnesses after attempted daylight robbery

Police have urged for two key witnesses to come forward in relation to the attempted robbery of a mobile phone.

The incident took place at 12 noon, Saturday 16^th of November, on Oxford road, close by to the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, when a woman’s mobile phone was snatched from her. The thief, who then fled from the scene, was chased down by University security who managed to retain the stolen phone and returned it to its rightful owner.

Police are calling for two members of the public who witnessed the incident to come forward, as they alerted the University security team to the incident and could help with any further police inquiries.

This incident follows a trend of similar crimes occurring in this area of Manchester over the last few months, with over 60 thefts from a person occurring in September alone.

Though the phone was recovered, police remain keen to talk to the two witnesses, in the hope that this sort of criminal activity can be prevented in the future.

If you were the victim of this theft, or of any other similar incident, Greater Manchester Police have requested that you contact university security on 0161 306 9966 or any police officer or go to your local police station.