A THIEF snatched a handbag from a 63-year-old woman.

The pensioner was targeted as she walked along Merlin Grove, Bolton, between 2.30pm and 3pm on Thursday.

The thief grabbed the bag from her right shoulder, causing her to fall over. The bag contained £30 in cash.

The man was white, slim, around 5ft 7ins tall and was wearing all black.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.