A schoolgirl bravely fought off a masked robber who jumped out at her from a bush and tried to steal her bag.
The 12-year-old was walking along Eastbourne Gardens in the Priestfields area of Middlesbrough when the incident happened at about 8.25am.
Police say that the man, who was wearing a mask or balaclava, jumped out in front of her from a bush and attempted to steal her handbag. The girl managed to hold onto the bag and the suspect quickly gave up and made off on foot in an unknown direction.
The victim was unharmed but has been left extremely shaken by the incident.
The suspect is described as a male, over 6ft tall, of very skinny build and wearing a black mask or balaclava, a black hooded jumper with the hood up which had a white stripe or patch on each shoulder, black bottoms, black trainers and black gloves. He also possibly had blonde or mousey coloured hair.
Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact DC Stuart Rowbotham on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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