POLICE are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole a pensioner's shopping.
The 72-year-old was left with an injured knee following the incident, on Saturday, at about 2.45pm, in the Whitehouse Road area of Billingham.
The victim had just got off a bus and was making her way along Wilmire Road when a man approached her from behind and grabbed her shopping bag causing her to fall to the ground.
The man, who got into a green people carrier, was described as white, aged about 19, slim to medium build, 6ft, and wearing light clothing.
Anyone with information can contact Billingham Police on (01642) 302410.
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