A WITNESS appeal has been launched after an attempted robbery of a 17-year-old boy in Weymouth. 

The victim was walking along Wyke Road at around 3.30 pm on Saturday, January 28 when he heard a man shouting at him from the other side of the road. 

The man crossed the road and approached him before demanding money.

Then the man put his hand into his trousers as if he was reaching for something before the victim then fled the scene. 

He did not hand over any money.

The offender is described as white with blond hair and a beard.

The man also has a teardrop tattoo under his eye and was wearing a grey hooded top. He was carrying a black rucksack.

Police Constable Sam Hill, of Weymouth police, said: “We are conducting enquiries to identify the man involved in this incident and I would urge any witnesses to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who recognises the man from the description given above.”

Those with information are asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230014469.