A PENSIONER has been robbed of her handbag as she walked through Norton last night (Thursday, February 4).

The 80-year-old was targeted at around 9.15pm in an alleyway close to the George and Dragon pub on Norton High Street.

The woman was approached by a man who snatched her handbag which contained cash.

The suspect is described as aged between 20 and 30 years old, slim build, around 5ft 5in tall and 5ft 6in tall, wearing a grey hooded top with a dark jacket underneath.

Any witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incident or the man responsible is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kester Haith on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org