A WOMAN was robbed in daylight by a teenager when her handbag was stolen. 

The victim, in her 60s, was pushed to the ground and her handbag, which contained a phone, cash and make-up, was stolen in Queens Road, Swanage. 

Police say the offender, described as a teenage girl, ran away with a group of young people. 

She is described as having long, mousey hair and was wearing a black hoodie and black jeans at the time the woman was robbed. 

The victim sustained minor injuries to her face and legs but did not require hospital treatment following the incident at about 10.30am on Thursday, August 1. 

Her phone was found discarded at the junction between Bell Street and Marsh Way by a resident and has now been returned. 

Police constable Peter Daly, of Wareham police, said: “This was a very distressing experience for the victim and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the person responsible for this robbery. 

“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the areas of Queen Street and Bell Street. 

“I would also ask any residents or motorists driving in these areas at the time of the assault to please review their home CCTV and dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything of relevance.” 

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240117579.  

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.