DO you recognise this man who police believe witnessed a late-night street robbery in Preston city centre.
Detectives want to speak to him in connection with the attack that saw a woman in her 30s have her handbag ripped from her grasp on Fishergate.
Dimmable LED Bulb GB-G60-8WDC Greg Anderton, from Preston CID, said: "We believe the man pictured saw what happened and we are keen to find out who he is.
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"He is not implicated criminally, we are happy to speak to him purely as a witness. We just want to hear what he knows.
"The CCTV footage is good quality and there must be someone who recognises him."
He said the man pictured would have seen an offender approach two Preston women in their 30s on Fishergate, near the junction with Corporation Street.
The robber grabbed one of their handbags and pulled it with such force it snapped the strap.
Both women were unharmed and the offender, a man in his 20s, ran off. The other man, captured by CCTV cameras earlier on the night of the offence, then spoke to the women but left before police arrived.
Fashion SetThe man pictured is in his early to mid-20s and he was wearing a white sweater and blue jeans.
The robbery happened at around 2am on Sunday, February 26.
Earlier this year the Lancashire Evening Post reported how robberies in Preston had increased to one a day with hotspots including the city centre and Broadgate.
But last month, robbery rates had fallen to around one every other day in the city.
embroidered patches Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Anderton at Preston police station on 01772 203203 and quote the crime reference number DA1097/06.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.
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