Woman has bag snatched whilst walking in Wellington
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman had her bag was snatched in Wellington.
The incident happened between 7.50pm and 8pm yesterday evening on Avondale Road.
The victim, a 21-year-old woman, was at the end of Oakes Crescent, where it meets Avondale Road when she was approached from behind. Her handbag was then snatched from her arm and the offender ran off in the direction of Holyhead Road.
The offender was a man, around six foot tall and of a slim build. He was wearing a grey hooded top and light blue jeans.
Anyone with information or who saw a man of this description in the area is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 665S of Monday 1 December.
Alternatively, information can be given to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
