DETECTIVES have renewed their appeal for help in tracing a robber who broke a 92-year-old woman's arm when he stole a pack of minced meat.
The pensioner was walking home from shops along a back street near Cleaver Street, Duke Bar, Burnley, when the robber grabbed and pushed her over.
He snatched her shopping bag, containing just a pack of minced meat and ran off.
The incident happened between 2.30pm and 3pm on Saturday, September 30.
Police hunting the robber said the attack was disgusting.
Detective Constable Dave Hindle said: "We appeal for anybody with information about the incident to contact police. I urge the Asian man who assisted the lady to also come forward as he might have vital information."
The robber was described as Asian, with dark skin, in his 30s, slim and scruffy looking. He was wearing dark clothes.
Anybody with information should contact DC Dave Hindle at Burnley CID on 01282 472280.
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