AN 85-year-old woman was robbed as she walked down Charlton Avenue, in Prestwich.
Police are hunting a teenager, aged between 14 and 16, who snatched her handbag, making off with a quantity of cash. The offender struck at 11.30am yesterday and is described as male, white, with dark hair.
The pensioner did not suffer serious injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Whitefield CID on 0161 856 8240.
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