Man shoved in attempted phone robbery (From Watford Observer)

Man shoved in attempted phone robbery in Leavesden

1:53pm Wednesday 17th October 2012 in News By Mike Wright, Chief Reporter

A man was shoved in Leavesden as a would-be robber attempted to make off with his phone.

Police said the 51-year-old victim was approached at the junction of Louvain Way and Horseshoe Lane by a young male who then went for his phone before making off in the direction of Orchard Avenue.

The incident happened at around 8.05pm on Thursday October 4.

The suspect is described as a white male aged in his mid-teens to early 20s, over 6ft tall, skinny and clean shaven.

At the time he was wearing a dark blue hooded top, dark jeans and unlaced trainers.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact PC Julie Vint on 01923 472944 or via the Herts Police non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference number C4/12/2147.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be telephoned anonymously on 0800 555 111.