Fawkner police are appealing for information after a man was left with bruises, cuts and broken ribs when he was fleeced of his winnings in Glenroy last month.

The 68-year-old victim was outside a betting shop on Pascoe Vale Road when he was approached by a woman who asked him for money on Saturday 10 March about 5.50pm.

The man told the woman he didn’t give money to strangers before she snatched his recent winnings from his hand and fled.

He followed the woman down a mall and into Morgan Court where she jumped into a car, with a man and woman already inside.

In an attempt to get his money back the man struggled with the woman as the car reversed, hitting him and throwing him off the vehicle.

The car, which sped off and was bearing stolen plates, has been recovered by police.

Police are actively making enquiries into the identities of the man and woman who were already in the car however are appealing for information to identify the woman who stole the cash.

An image has been released of the woman who is described as Caucasian in appearance, with a medium build, dark brown hair and is believed aged in her 20s.

 

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