Witness appeal after attempted robbery in Chesterfield

We would like to hear from anyone who may have information about an attempted robbery which happened in Brimington on Saturday.

At around 3pm, a 37-year-old man went to withdraw cash from an ATM outside the Co-op store in High Street.

Shortly after this he was approached by a man who threatened him and demanded money. The man then followed the victim along Church Street and as far as Chesterfield Road, repeatedly making threats along the way.

He is described as white, of stocky build with short brown hair. He was wearing a cream jacket, dark-coloured jogging bottoms and slider sandals.

The victim was walking his dog at the time of the incident.

If you were in the area at the time on 21 August and noticed anything suspicious, or recognise the description of the man above, please contact PC Cameron Spowart quoting reference number 21*471367.

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