A WOMAN had her handbag snatched by a cyclist as she walked along a Droitwich road.

The man rode up behind her and, as he passed her, grabbed her handbag and rode off with it as she walked along the town's King George's Avenue.

Police said the man escaped over a nearby bridge with the bag which contained a black purse with £125 in cash.

The thief is described as having short, mousy brown hair with thick curls on top.

The bike was yellow and silver and had big suspension forks.

Anyone with information about the incident which took place at around 10.45am on Wednesday, May 15, should contact Worcester police on 01905 723888 quoting c/586636.