Police Hunt Street Robber After Woman Attacked in Waterlooville
Police are urgently hunting a man who attacked a woman and stole her bag and jacket in Waterlooville.
Woman Assaulted Waiting for Bus
The 32-year-old victim was waiting for a bus on Eagle Avenue at 8.45am on Sunday, January 1, when a man approached her. He grabbed her, causing minor bruising to her neck, then snatched her Primark green hooded jacket and a black leather-look handbag with a gold chain before fleeing the scene.
Suspect Fleeing on Foot
The victim gave chase, but the robber climbed over a wall and got away. The stolen handbag contained a Samsung S7 with a lilac case, an iPhone 6, and three bank cards.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The attacker is described as a white male, around 6ft tall and very slim. He wore blue jeans and a red hooded jacket.
Detective Constable Pete Bambury said: “I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or saw the man leaving the scene to come forward. The victim screamed, so someone may have heard or seen what happened. We also want to speak to anyone who may have come across the stolen items.”
If you have any information, contact police immediately.
