Bracknell

Bracknell Police are appealing for witnesses to a theft where a purse was snatched from a woman’s hand.

The 77-year old victim had just collected her pension from the Post Office, in Windlesham Road, Priestwood, Bracknell and was walking home along a short-cut through Meadow Vale County Junior School, in Moordale Avenue, when she was attacked.

A man suddenly ran past the victim from behind and snatched the purse from her left hand before running off towards Priestwood Avenue.

The incident happened between 9am and 9.20am on Thursday (7/12) and the purse contained £675 and the victim’s bus pass.

PC Richard Probert, from Bracknell police station, said: “The victim was not physically hurt but she has been visibly shaken by her ordeal and is understandably distraught.

“I would appeal for anyone with any information to contact me urgently.”

Anyone with any information should contact PC Probert, at Bracknell, via 0845 8 505 505.

Alternatively, please call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell