Oswestry OAP’s purse snatched by hoodie thief
Friday 13th May 2011, 11:29AM BST.
An elderly woman had her purse containing £200 snatched from out of her hands in broad daylight as she walked home through an alleyway after a shopping trip in Oswestry.
The 74-year-old was approached from behind by someone with the hood of their blue top pulled up around their face, police said today.
The robbery took place in an alleyway near the pedestrian crossing at Morrisons, between Beatrice Street and Llywn Fields, between 10.30am and 10.50am on Tuesday.
Police said the woman was not seriously hurt but was badly shaken and the robber escaped with about £200.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Mat Crisp said: “This was a serious incident which understandably left the victim very upset.
“The offender is believed to be male and was wearing a blue hooded top and had the hood pulled up around his face. His footwear was possibly red in colour.
“We know the offender approached her from behind from the Beatrice Street side of the alleyway and snatched the purse out of her hands, disposing of it a short distance away in Llywn Fields.
“I am appealing for any information which might help our inquiries.”
Anyone who saw any part of the robbery, or possibly the culprit near the scene either before or after it happened, is asked to contact Oswestry CID on 0300 3333000. Information can also be left anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555111.
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