A TWELVE year old boy has been the victim of theft in Douglas.
The boy was walking with a friend in Strand Street when an older male snatched a £5 note from his hand.
The incident happened at approximately 2pm on Tuesday, October 26, around the area of Marks and Spencer and Regent Street.
One of three males – thought to be in their late teens – snatched the money and they then ran off in the direction of Villias Square behind KFC.
One of the males was described as wearing a multi-coloured hooded top and another described as wearing a green hooded top.
PC Horan said: "Incidents like this are rare and Police are anxious to hear from anybody who may have been involved in or seen the incident."
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Ben Horan on 01624 631212.
