At around 12.15pm on Wednesday 26 August 2020, police were called to reports that two men had entered a property on Stanley Mount, Sale and threatened a woman with a knife whilst demanding jewellery, before fleeing on foot in the direction of Walton Park.
Thankfully, the victim was not seriously injured.
An investigation is underway.
No arrests have been made.
The first offender is described as being white and wearing dark coloured clothes. The second is described as also wearing dark coloured clothes and possibly carrying a red bag.
Detective Sergeant Phil Bainbridge, of GMP’s Trafford district, said: “This was a shocking incident that has, understandably, left the victim shaken. Thankfully, she was not seriously injured. We are doing everything we can to support her.
“We understand that incidents like this cause concern within communities but there are police officers in the area and I encourage anyone who is worried to approach them.
“Enquires are well underway but I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information to pass it on without delay. Were you in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious? Particularly two males loitering?”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7544 quoting 1268 of 26/08/2020 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
