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Car theft ordeal; WALSALL.


A PENSIONER had her car stolen in a violent robbery after visiting a cemetery with her sister.

Police in Walsall are appealing for information following the attack at Ryecroft Cemetery,

between 12.45pm and 1pm on Tuesday.

A West Midlands Police West Midlands Police is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England.

It is the second largest in the United Kingdom after London's Metropolitan Police [1]. It covers an area with nearly 2.
 spokesman said: "The 69-year-old was set upon as she returned to her car by a man wearing a black balaclava Balaclava

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"He approached her and demanded her car keys. The woman tried to run away but was caught by the man who pushed her to the ground and threatened her.

"The victim then handed over the keys and the attacker drove away at speed in the car."

He is described as white, in his early 20s, around 5ft 10ins tall with a slim build, and a local accent.

He was wearing a dark blue tracksuit track·suit  
n.
A loose-fitting jacket and pants worn by athletes and exercisers usually before and after workouts.


tracksuit
Noun

a warm loose-fitting suit worn by athletes etc., esp.
 top with white stripes down the sides and dark trainers.
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Publication:Birmingham Mail (England)
Date:Jan 26, 2006
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