A THIEF snatched the handbag off a pensioner's shoulder as she walked down the street.
The 65-year-old woman was in Brownlow Way, Bolton, at around 8.30am on Wednesday when the man struck.
He was riding a bicycle and ripped the bag off her shoulder as he rode past her.
The bag contained a purse with cash inside. The thief was a white and wore a blue tracksuit and a hooded top.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call Bolton CID's Robbery Unit, on 0161 856 5645.
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