A 61-year-old woman was mugged in broad daylight near Anniesland last week.
The shocking incident took place on a footpath close to Linden street at around 10:20am on Friday 19 November and has left the victim “extremely shaken”
An attacker ran at the woman from behind, grabbing her handbag and causing her to fall to the ground.
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The suspect is described as male, approx. 5ft 8in tall, of skinny build and was wearing dark clothing and black trainers.
Constable Sarah-Lee MacFarlane, from the Community Investigation Unit at Govan is appealing for information. She said: “We are carrying out enquiries to identify the man responsible for this robbery. I would urge any local residents or dog walkers who saw anything suspicious to get in touch.
"Also, I would ask any motorists with dashcam footage who were in the area around the time of the incident to contact police.
“I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with information to contact the Community Investigation Unit at Govan through 101 with reference 0007 of 19 November. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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