AN ELDERLY woman had her bag snatched as she walked past a Malvern supermarket.
Police said a man ran past the pensioner and grabbed the navy blue canvas bag from her hand and ran off.
The bag, which was snatched outside Somerfield, in Edith Walk, at 11am, on Thursday, June 27, contained a black leather purse which had about £40 inside.
The man, who ran off towards Graham Road, is described as white, in his early 20s, 5ft 7in tall, slim and of athletic build.
Witnesses are urged to call PC Tim Larrad on 01905 723888, quoting reference C/599398.
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