Woman robbed at knifepoint in Melton Road area

A woman was threatened with what is believed to be a knife before being robbed of her Jewellery and bag in the Melton Road area of Leicester.
The incident happened at about 5.20pm on Monday, January 15. Police say the woman was approached from behind by a man, who prodded her in the back and told her that he had a knife.
The man then snatched her handbag before telling her to take off two rings she was wearing, which were also stolen. The woman said the suspect is white and of medium build, he spoke with a local accent and smelt of cigarettes. She said he was wearing a black balaclava and a black puffa-style jacket.
The suspect then ran off along Coral Street and across Cross Street towards Ross Walk. The victim, who wasn’t injured in the incident has been left shaken by her ordeal.
Police are keen to trace this man and are appealing for information. Anyone who may have seen a man matching this description and acting suspiciously in the area of Melton Road and Coral Street is asked to contact DC Sarah Askham on 101.