An elderly woman had her handbag snatched by a boy and girl as she walked along a Colchester street.
The victim was in Conifer Close, Greenstead, when the youths grabbed the bag and ran off, leaving her unhurt but very shaken.
Police said she later got the handbag back after it was dumped nearby. Nothing had been taken from inside.
Acting Det Sgt Mike Sheeran, of Colchester CID, appealed for help to catch the thieves. He added the victim was left "extremely shocked" by the crime.
Anyone with information about the bag snatch, reported at 6pm on Saturday, should call police on 01206 762212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111
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Published Tuesday, January 18, 2005
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