A HEAVILY pregnant woman was robbed as she was out walking in woods.

The woman, who is in her 40s, was opposite the junction with Pritchett Road, Ormesby, Midlesbrough, at around 2pm on Saturday when she was approached by a man who snatched her black Ted Baker handbag containing a blue Ted Baker purse which had cash inside it.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “The lady fell to the ground during the incident and suffered lower back pain.

“She attended James Cook University Hospital so that she and her unborn child could be checked over. She was released after being seen.”

The suspect is described as 6ft tall, very slim, wearing a black hooded top and baggy jogging bottoms. He ran off after the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Gareth Davies at Cleveland Police via the 101 number. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via its website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning 0800-555-111.