56-year-old man robbed of winnings leaving betting shop, CCTV issued: Coral bookmakers, Prestwich
(M25 - Monday, 13 December, 2010)

The incident happened in the Clifton Road car park on Clifton Road at about 5.35pm on 21 October 2010.

The man, 56, had been in the Coral bookmakers on Bury New Road having parked his car behind the Natwest bank on Clifton Road.

Having won a small amount of money, he left the betting shop and was getting into his car when he was confronted by the thief, who is believed to have been in the betting shop minutes earlier.

The thief asked him for some money and then pushed him to the floor, before stealing a small amount of cash from his jacket and running off.

The offender is described as:

• a black male
• aged about 25 to 30-years-old
• 5ft 10in tall
• well spoken
• wearing a black leather jacket with a cream coloured jacket underneath and a cream coloured woollen hat

Police are now appealing to anyone who has information to come forward.

Detective Constable Dave Potter, of Bury CID, said:

"It is clear we are looking for an opportunistic thief who targeted this man just to get hold of his winnings.

"It is desperate act and the man he robbed deserves to know who his attacker is and see justice done.

"This happened at a time when there could have been a lot of people in the area with either shoppers or workers either returning to their cars or out in the area.

"I would urge people to look at the pictures we have released and if you recognise this man, please call us.

"I also want to hear from anyone who might have been in the betting shop at this time who either saw this man or thinks they know who he is to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to call Bury CID on 0161 856 8133.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Greater Manchester

Address:
Clifton Road
Prestwich
Manchester
Lancashire
M25