Gwent Police is appealing for information to a robbery that occured at approximately 9.20am today, Monday 29th March.
A female, who was walking along Fairwater Square in Cwmbran, was approached by a male from behind who stole the bag she was carrying from her.
The female was carrying shop takings in a hessian Sainsburys bag which had individual material money bags inside.
She was not injured.
The offender made off towards Fairwater Medical Centre and then in the direction of Fairwater School.
He is described as aged between 18 – 22, was wearing a white hooded top with ‘Adidas’ written on the front in blue, a woollen beanie style hat, blue jeans and trainers.
A number of people chased after the offender including a workman who was in the area at the time. Officers are asking for him to come forward as he could have vital information that could assist the enquiry.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
