A MAN grabbed an amount of cash from the hands of a 30-year-old woman outside Lloyds TSB in Westgate Road, Newcastle, at 12.35pm on Friday.
Police said that the woman, who was unhurt but shaken by the incident, was approached from behind.
It is understood that there were a number of other people in the area at the time and police are appealing to any witnesses to call 03456 043-043 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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