The incident occurred on Swan Street in Wilmslow this afternoon. Picture by Google Maps.
A GANG of thieves riding mopeds snatched a bag from a pedestrian in Wilmslow this afternoon.
Six offenders were involved in the incident on Swan Street shortly after 3.15pm today, Saturday.
Cheshire Police have appealed for information from members of the public in order to trace the culprits.
A force spokesman said: “At approximately 3.20pm on Saturday, June 19, a bag was stolen by six people on mopeds on Swan Street in Wilmslow.
“If you saw the incident or have video of six mopeds in the area at the time, please contact us either online or on 101 quoting incident number IML1017384.”
Information can also be given by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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