Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about a bag snatch incident in Nottingham.
A 67-year-old woman had a shopping bag containing her purse taken when she was approached from behind and knocked to the floor on Daybrook Street at around 2pm on Thursday 9 April.
The offender, who ran off with the bag, is described as white, around 18-25 years old, of slim build and between 5ft 8ins and 6ft tall.
He was wearing a red baseball cap, Adidas tracksuit top and bottoms, and Adidas trainers.
The individual shown in the image was captured on CCTV in adjoining Mansfield Road shortly before the incident.
It is believed he may have vital information about the incident and officers are keen to trace him.
Anyone who may have seen the man or may recognise him should telephone Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 389 of 9 April. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1110800 555 111Â FREE.
Police are also seeking information about similar incident in nearby Compton Road, at the junction with Victoria Road, at around 4.20pm on Saturday (11 April).
On this occasion, 85-year-old woman had her bag taken. There are currently no description details for the offender.
Anyone with information about this incident should call also 101, quoting incident 577 of 11 April, or Crimestoppers.
Detective Inspector Mike Allen said “To have had two such similar incidents in close proximity is very alarming and obviously distressing for the victims.
“We are keeping an open mind as to whether the two incidents are connected, but we are keen to speak to the individual in the CCTV image.
“I would advise anyone who is concerned about the safety of their bags and their contents to ensure items like purses, phones and keys are securely zipped or fastened inside the bag and are not visible.”
Let’s hope they get this guy. Wrong to pick on the elderly in this way.