Information sought following robbery in Rotherham

Officers in Rotherham are appealing for information following a robbery.

On 7 September at 7.00pm, it is reported that three masked men approached a couple and their two children, who were walking their dog in Treeton Woods, Rotherham. It is understood the suspects demanded jewellery, threatening violence.

A number of gold jewellery items were taken from the family.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward with any information they may have.

You can pass information to police via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 1057 of 7 September 2023 when you get in touch.

You can access our online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org