78-year-old gives chase after handbag theft

A 78-YEAR-OLD raced after a thief who snatched a bag from his partner near Swansea's Grand Theatre.

Police are hunting the man who left his 63-year-old victim with a minor injury in the incident at 10.10pm on Thursday in Western Street.

The woman's partner gave chase but lost the thief near Gethin Street.

The suspect was white, of slight build, clean shaven, wearing a dark-coloured hooded top which was pulled over his head.

The handbag was brown, square in shape with a zip over the top.

Inside was cash, a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, and a beige coloured purse in which there were a number of credit and debit cards, along with car and house keys.

Detective Sergeant Keith Morgan said: "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of the Grand Theatre and in particular Western Street and saw this incident or has any relevant information to come forward."

He said the victime did not require hospital treatment.

Anyone with information should contact police in Swansea on 01792 456999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.