Robbed of handbag

An 86-year-old woman was robbed of her handbag on Monday, September 1, in Woy Woy.

The woman told police she was walking through a laneway behind Woy Woy oval at about 11am when a man ran past and snatched her bag from her hands.

He continued running towards Camellia Circle.

A number of witnesses assisted the victim until police and emergency services arrived.

A canvass of the area was conducted and police are now appealing for help to locate a man they believe can assist with their investigation.

He has been described as being of caucasian appearance, about 183cm tall with a medium to large build.

At the time he was wearing a beige-coloured baseball cap, beige jumper and white running shoes.

Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.

Media release, 3 Sep 2013

NSW Police Media