A cyclist reportedly snatched a handbag from a woman walking along Woodmill Lane on Saturday, July 1.
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The woman was walking towards the bus stop opposite Northfield Road when it happened at around 7am.
Her banks cards, phone and keys were in the bag, as well as a pair of glasses.
The cards were later used at several stores including Newsmaster, Portswood Mini-Mart and Farmfoods on Portswood Road.
About £150 was spent between 7am and 8am at these locations.
Bus stop on Woodmill Lane opposite Northfield Road
The cyclist was described as a white male, balding, with a possible ginger beard. He was wearing a hi-vis yellow jacket.
Police are now appealing for anyone who saw the cyclist at any of the locations above, or witnessed the incident itself, to come forward, along with a dog walker who helped the woman shortly afterwards.
If you have any information, please report online via our website or call 101 quoting reference 44230262735. Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.