Pensioner injured after teen on bike snatches handbag

A pensioner has been injured after her handbag was snatched by a teenager on a bike in Glasgow.

The 70-year-old was walking along Battlefield Road in the city at around 9.45pm on Tuesday when she was passed by a teenage boy on a bike.

The male, thought to be around 16 to 18-years-old, snatched her bag, causing her to fall to the ground.

Police Constable Jamie Whitton of CID in Glasgow said: “The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident and is extremely upset.

“The suspect is described as being about 16 to 18 years old around 5ft 6ins in height, tanned skinned, with dark hair. He was wearing a light coloured baseball cap and a light coloured tracksuit left in the direction of Battlefield Road towards Prospecthill Road.

“We are reviewing CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries but would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area.

“I would appeal to motorists and cyclists who may have dashcam or CCTV footage and captured the incident to please get in touch.

“Anyone who has information that will assist this investigation to contact us through 101 quoting reference number 3529 of Tuesday, May 4 2021.

“Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”