Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with
information to come forward after an attempted robbery in
Verwood.
The incident happened in the Morrisons car
park on Chiltern Drive at approximately 7.25pm on Friday 4 January
2013.
A 59-year-old woman from Wimborne was getting
into her car when she was threatened by a man with a handgun
demanding money.
The victim did not comply with the demand and
screamed, causing the offender to leave the scene.
The offender is described as white, aged
between 30 and 40, of medium build and about 12 to 13 stones of
weight. He spoke with a northern accent and was clean shaven. He
was wearing a black woollen hat low over his eyebrows with the rim
turned up, a dark jumper with a black gillet over the top, which
was done up and black woollen gloves.
Detective Inspector Jock Mullen, of
Bournemouth CID, said: “This was
a very distressing incident for the victim but she bravely raised
the alarm and was uninjured.
“I urge anyone who witnessed this attack, and
anyone who saw someone matching this description near to the
Morrisons store or running away from it, to call police as soon as
possible.
“I am also appealing for anyone in the area
who has private CCTV from the time of the
incident or before or after to contact Dorset Police urgently.”
Witnesses and anyone with information
should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident
number 04:404. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous
Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may
apply.