A masked man dressed as an American president stole a wallet in Colchester town centre.

The young man, in his 20s, walked into V Bar in the High Street before removing the rubber face.

He then snatched a young woman's purse before replacing the fake face and running out.

He is described as blond with a short haircut and is 5ft 9ins tall.

Published Tuesday August 13, 2002

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