Drive-by robbers target two women in Cricklewood
Victims attacked and robbed in Ashford Road
The hunt is on to find a pair of drive-by robbers who targeted two women in Cricklewood on Hallowe’en night.
The victims, aged 30 and 57, were walking separately in Ashford Road at 11pm, when a family silver Estate car pulled up between them and two men jumped out.
One tried to grab one of the victim’s handbag before repeatedly punching her in her face when she resisted.
The second man snatched the other woman’s phone and bag.
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Both men then turned on the first victim and attacked her until they managed to take her bag.
They made their getaway towards Olive Road.
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One suspect is black, 5ft 8ins tall, age around 25 and was wearing a grey hoodie.
The second man is described as a dark skinned European male, 5ft 6ins tall, age around 30 and was wearing a light grey hoodie.
Detective Constable Natalie O’Farrell from Brent Police said, “This is an appalling act of violence where the victims were assaulted and robbed of their personal property.”
Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8733 3224 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
