Police hunt bag-snatchers after pensioner is robbed

TWO young men who snatched a pensioners' handbag as she walked in the street are being hunted by police.

The 86 year-old was robbed at 9.25am on Saturday at the junction of Sea Road and Cantelupe Road. The two, aged between 18 and 21 and about 5ft 9-10ins, ran off down Cantelupe Road. One was wearing a red top. The victim was shaken but unhurt. Her bag, which contained her cash, has not been recovered.PC Fox is appealing for anyone with information to contact him at Bexhill police station on 0845 607099, quoting serial 518 of September 6.

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