Woman robbed at Motherwell level crossing

Police in Lanarkshire are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Motherwell last month.

The incident happened around 1.05am on Thursday, January 16, on the level crossing at Bellshill Road.

A woman was pushing her bike over the crossing when she was approached and threatened by two other women.

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She handed over some money and was then forced to go to a cash machine in Bellshill Road and withdraw a further sum of cash.

The first suspect is described as 5’6” tall and aged in her mid-40s. She was wearing a pink baseball cap with diamantes on it and a pink jacket.

The second suspect is described as 5’5” tall, with black hair tied back in a ponytail, and also aged in her mid-40s. She was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and trainers.

Detective Constable Graeme Stoddart said: “Fortunately the woman was not injured, but she has been left very upset by what happened.

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“I would urge anyone who saw what happened or recognises who was involved to get in touch. I am also keen to speak to anyone who may have dash-cam footage that could help with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence.