We are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was robbed of a bag in an Ilkeston alleyway. 

The incident occurred in the alleyway between Milton Street and Wesley Street on 2 April at around 11am and saw the woman in her 90s robbed of her handbag.

It is believed that the suspect may have dumped the bag that he stole – a distinctive brown tapestry bag with an orange pattern, with side panels which are dark brown, and two small brown looped handles – in either Milton Street, Milton Road, Ash Street or Norman Street. 

We are asking for anyone who lives in those streets and may have found or seen a bag matching that description to get in touch with us.

A 33-year-old man from the town has been charged with robbery and remanded to prison in connection with the incident. 

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 25*189585: