A MUGGER knocked an old lady to the ground in Malvern while stealing her bag - then returned the bag a few minutes later.
All the thief took in the attack, which happened at about 11am on Sunday, December 16, was a small amount of change. The incident happened in the alleyway linking Sun Rise with Pickersleigh Road, as the woman was on her way to visit her husband's grave at Malvern Cemetery.
The attacker, described as a white male aged 16 to 17, 5ft 7in tall, wearing a black/navy wool hat and dark clothing, jumped on the woman and grabbed her shopping bag.
She suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital in Worcester but subsequently released.
PC Stuart Allen, of West Mercia police, said: "Obviously the attacker has a conscience and I would ask him to contact me urgently."
Anyone with information about the crime should contact 01905 723888 quoting c/543213, or call Crimestoppers on 0900 555111.
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