A HANDBAG was snatched from a woman in Colchester town centre.
It was grabbed from her at about 8.10pm on Tuesday, February 17.
The thief ran off down an alleyway by Sports Direct towards the Jumbo Water Tower.
Police are still searching for the black handbag, which contained cash and other valuables.
He was white, 6ft tall, with a slim build and was wearing a black anorak style jacket, black trousers and a black beanie hat.
Anyone with information call PC Michael Rogers at Colchester police station on 101.
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