POLICE at Warrington today appealed for help from the public after a woman had her purse snatched.
The 63-year-old was walking along Lovely Lane, Warrington, between the play area and football pitch, when she was approached from behind by a man who grabbed her purse from her hand.
He then ran off towards Sankey Way leaving the woman shaken but unharmed.
The offender is described as being about 5ft 4 inches tall, aged early 20s and of slim build. He was wearing dark clothing with a grey hood coming out of the back of his jacket and white trainers.
The incideent was shortly before 4.30pm on Friday (December 10).
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0845 458 0000 or the independent Crimestoppers confidentially on 0800 555 111.
Woman's purse snatched
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
