Elderly lady robbed in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses following a robbery.

The incident occurred at around 5.40pm on Tuesday 18th November in Shrewsbury Road, in the Whitleigh area of Plymouth.

The victim a lady in her early 80's was walking home when she was approached by a man.

He then stole her handbag pushing her and causing her to fall in order to do so.

The handbag contained a substantial amount of cash.

The lady was very shaken as a result of the incident but was not seriously injured having sustained cuts and bruises.

The offender is described as being a whit man, approximately 5' 8" to 5' 10" in height, slim build and wearing a dark hooded top and dark bottoms.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone who has any information regarding the incident They are asked to call police on 101 quoting police reference CR/123357/14 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or report online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org