Woman seriously injured after being robbed in Doncaster Facebook phone robbery
A woman suffered serious injuries as she tried to retrieve her stolen phone from a moving vehicle after a man she had agreed to sell the device to through Facebook attempted a getaway in Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Police say they are appealing for information into the robbery in Adwick late last month.
A spokesperson said: “It is reported that around 10pm on Tuesday 25 November, a woman in her 40s was injured and robbed of an iPhone in Bosworth Road in Adwick-le-Street.
“The victim had arranged to sell the phone through Facebook Marketplace but was attacked by a man who had come to collect it.
“He then fled in a black vehicle along with an accomplice, with the woman sustaining injuries after trying to retrieve the phone from the moving vehicle.
“An investigation has been launched which has seen detectives gather CCTV and information from the victim and witnesses but we are now appealing to the public for further information.
“We are keen to hear from anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from around the time of the incident, as well as any witnesses who are yet to speak to us about this incident.”
Detective Constable Molly Simm, who is the officer in charge of this case, said: "This was a vicious attack on an innocent woman, leaving her with serious injuries for which she is still receiving hospital treatment.
"We have carried out a number of enquiries already as part of our investigation into this robbery and we now want to try and retrieve further footage and information as we try to locate the vehicle and offenders."
You can pass information to South Yorkshire Police by reporting online at https://orlo.uk/VBYsG or calling 101.
Please quote investigation number 14/204820/25 when you get in touch.
Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form on their website at https://orlo.uk/aIJCo where you do not have to leave details.