Latest news in Yorkshire: August 09, 2017 09:44:57 AM
Officers investigating a reported theft in Rotherham town centre have released an e-fit image of a man they are trying to identify.
At around 12.20pm on Tuesday 1 August, a woman, waiting in her car at traffic lights on Centenary Way, was approached by a man who knocked on her window and opened the passenger door.
He then reached in and grabbed her handbag before making off.
The 70-year-old was not hurt during the incident but was left distressed.
The man is described as of a slim build, with blonde hair and a beard, around 5ft and 7ins tall and wearing a faded-white T-shirt with a baggy neck.
Do you know this man?
Officers are currently investigating the incident and anyone who witnessed the incident, or knows this man, is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 431 of 1 August.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
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