Officers are appealing for information after an 87 year-old woman was robbed of her bag as she walked along Fish Lane, Pontypridd.
The incident happened at around 11:45 today (Tuesday, July 5th).
The woman, who lives a short distance from where the incident took place, was approached from behind by the male who put his arms around her and pulled her backwards, taking her bag as she lost grip of it.
He made off along Fish Lane towards Trallwn.
Without anyone around to help her, the elderly woman then made the walk to Pontypridd Police Station where she reported the incident.
The suspect has been described as being a white male, between 5ft 8 and 5ft 10, with a thin build. He was wearing a blue anorak which was short to the waist, with a hood that was pulled tight over most of his face.
Detective Sergeant Nick Jenkins said: “This vulnerable lady has been left extremely shocked and saddened by what’s happened to her. I cannot praise enough for her bravery as she had to make her way to the police station with nobody around to help her.
“We are determined to bring this coward to justice, and would urge anyone who may have been in the area who may have noticed anything suspicious to contact Pontypridd Police station via 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
