An elderly woman had her handbag snatched while shopping in Trowbridge on Saturday, May 31. 

The 89-year-old was walking in Timbrell Street when the incident happened at 2.15pm. 

The man, believed to be in his early 20s, grabbed the bag off the victim and ran in the direction of Islington. 

Any witnesses are asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101.