Police investigating attempted robbery in Radcliffe on moped

They said the incident took place between 3.30pm and 3.45pm last Sunday (March 1) and two people are thought to have been involved.

The pair were riding a scooter or moped with balaclavas on, one dressed in black clothing and the other in a grey tracksuit jacket with black trousers.

Officers have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident on Stopes Road, near the junction of Countess Lane and Bolton Road, to come forward.

They are also appealing for any CCTV footage or information that could help with their investigation.

A spokesperson for GMP said: “Officers are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on Sunday, March 1, on Stopes Road in Radcliffe, near the junction of Countess Lane and Bolton Road.

“It is believed two people, one wearing black clothing and the second person wearing a grey tracksuit jacket and black trousers with balaclavas and riding a scooter/moped, were involved in the incident.

“Investigators are appealing for any witnesses, information or CCTV footage which could assist their enquiries.”

If you can assist, contact police by calling 101 and quoting CRI/06NN/0003097/26 or alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.