TWO teenage girls snatched a mobile phone from the hand of a motorist in Worcester after stopping the car to ask for directions.

The thieves, who were wearing Ellesse tops and believed to be around 16 years-old, struck in Field Road, on Thursday, June 27, at 10.35pm.

After grabbing the phone just outside the MEB offices, the two then ran off in the direction of Blackpole Road. One was described as having dark hair, the other was blond. One of the girls also had a piercing in their nose.

Anyone with information about the theft or thinks they may know the girls can contact police on 01905 723888 quoting crime reference c/599587.