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Officers are urging witnesses to come forward after an alleged attempted robbery on a woman in her 60s at a Derbyshire supermarket.

Derbyshire Police were called to the Aldi supermarket in Ashford Road, Bakewell, just before 6.00pm on Wednesday, June 21 – following reports that a man had tried to steal a handbag.

The victim, a woman in her 60s, was approached by a man who attempted to take her bag – before fleeing empty-handed.

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The incident occurred at the Aldi supermarket in Bakewell.

Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to contact the force using any of the methods below – quoting reference number 23*381517:

Facebook – you can send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police appeal for witnesses after man attempts to rob woman in her 60s at supermarket in Derbyshire town