Police appeal for handbag snatcher

Monday 28 January 2019

Police are appealing for information after a woman’s handbag was stolen in the early hours of Sunday morning.

They handbag was reportedly snatched from the woman while she was walking in town between 01:00 and 02:00 on Sunday morning.

The theft was said to have happened as she was walked past St. Mark’s Church on St. Mark’s Road. Police say that after snatching the bag, the suspect ran off and was seen turning left onto Byron Road.

The suspected bag snatcher was described as being “of slim build, wearing a dark coloured hooded top and dark coloured skinny jeans or leggings".

Pictured: The handbag snatch took place in the area of St. Mark's Church and the suspect reportedly took off down Byron Road. (Google Maps)

The stolen handbag, which contained “personal items” and a “maroon coloured purse”, is said to be “red and cream in colour with a prominent lock”.

The Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident or those who may have seen any suspicious behaviour in the area prior to it.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police on 612612 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or their online form.