Appeal following assault with intent to rob on Milngavie Road, Bearsden
Police in Glasgow are appealing for information after an assault with intent to rob in Bearsden.
The incident happened around 8.40am on Sunday, 27 September, 2020, on Milngavie Road across from the junction with Kilmardinny Avenue. A 78-year-old woman was walking towards Milngavie when she was approached by a man who pushed her into bushes and tried to steal her handbag. The suspect left the scene towards Bearsden. The victim didn't require hospital treatment.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6ft 2ins tall and of slim build. He was wearing a blue jacket, light coloured trousers and a light coloured cap.
Detective Sergeant Scott McNulty, of Govan CID, said: "We believe there were a number of people in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident and would urge them to contact police.
"We would also ask anyone with dash-cam footage who was in the area around the time of the incident to get in touch."
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 0935 of 27 September.
