POLICE are linking two handbag snatches in Stockton during the weekend.
The first attack was on Sunday at 3.45pm, in Palm Street, when an 81-year-old woman was robbed.
A car pulled alongside the woman and she heard a man jump out, he then pulled her bag from her shoulder.
The man, described as 23-years-old, thin build and 5ft 6ins tall, made off in an old-style grey and blue Fiesta.
The woman was not hurt, but was very upset by the ordeal. Her bag contained £10 and a raincoat.
The second attack happened at 5.05pm in Birkdale Road, when a 69-year-old woman was coming out of a shop carrying shopping in one hand and a purse in the other.
She felt someone push past her and grab her purse which contained £40 and bank cards.
The man, wearing a T-shirt, and shorts, was seen getting into a grey car. Anyone with information call (01642) 326326.
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