Men in CCTV sought by Derbyshire Police after robbery near pub

Robbers assaulted the victim and stole his gold chain before walking off in the direction of Godfrey Street

Derbyshire Police have launched an appeal for information releasing CCTV of two men in connection with a robbery in Heanor.

Officers have been following several lines of investigation and have now released CCTV of two men they would like to speak to in relation to the incidentplaceholder image
Officers have been following several lines of investigation and have now released CCTV of two men they would like to speak to in relation to the incident | Derbyshire Police

A man was attacked by two other men around the back of The Crafty Tap in Market Place at about 1.55am on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

The robbers assaulted the victim and stole his gold chain before walking off in the direction of Godfrey Street.

Two men, aged in their 30s, have been arrested in relation to the incident but have since been bailed.

One of the robbers is described as being aged between his mid-30s and early-40s, with stubbly facial hair. He was wearing a distinctive-looking hoodie at the time of the attack.

The other man was wearing a puffer jacket.

Officers have been following several lines of investigation and have now released CCTV of two men they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.

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Anyone who knows the men in the image are urged to contact Derbyshire Police | Derbyshire Police

Derbyshire Police would also like to hear from any business owners who have CCTV that covers the location of the robbery and have not already spoken to officers.

The jewellery was later sold at a shop in Ilkeston and is described as a Belcher-style chain which has repair marks on it.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who believes they may have purchased the chain.

Anyone who knows the men in the image, has any information in relation to the incident or believes they may have bought the jewellery, contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, including reference 24*710395:-

  • Website – Crime reporting tools on website: use online contact form
  • Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
  • Phone – call on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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