Teenage girl robbed by cyclist in Call Lane

A teenage girl was robbed by a cyclist who rode up behind her and snatched her phone.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 22nd Sep 2020, 09:44 BST
Updated 22nd Sep 2020, 09:48 BST
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It happened on Call Lane at 8.55am on Friday, July 31.

The 17-year-old girl was walking to work when the man cycled up behind her, grabbed her phone and drove off with it.

Police have today released CCTV images of a suspect they want to identify.

The 17-year-old girl was walking to work when the man cycled up behind her, grabbed her phone and drove off with it. CCTV image provided by West Yorkshire Police.The 17-year-old girl was walking to work when the man cycled up behind her, grabbed her phone and drove off with it. CCTV image provided by West Yorkshire Police.
The 17-year-old girl was walking to work when the man cycled up behind her, grabbed her phone and drove off with it. CCTV image provided by West Yorkshire Police.
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Officers said: "While the image does not show the suspect’s face, officers are hoping someone may recognise him from the clothing and the bike."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leeds District Crime Team via 101 quoting crime reference 13200383440 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.