Witness appeal following bag snatch in Newport
Police in Newport are appealing for witnesses after a woman's handbag was snatched from her in the town over the weekend.
The incident happened at around midnight between Boxing Day and Sunday 27 December as the victim, a woman in her 30's, was walking along Upper Bar.
She was approached from behind by three men who pulled her bag from her shoulder and attempted to take her iPhone from her hand, causing her to drop it. The men then made off in the direction of the town with her handbag.
The victim was not injured in the incident and her handbag was recovered nearby, although cash had been taken from it.
All three men were described as black and were wearing dark-coloured clothing. One of the men was believed to be around 30-years-old, 5ft 8" to 5ft 9" tall, clean shaven with short dark hair.
Anyone who witnessed the theft is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 35s of December 27.
You can also give information without giving your name by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.
