A 74-year-old woman was grabbed and then pushed to the ground in a traumatic attack in Ayr.
A manhunt has been launched for a hooded up thug after the assault in the town's Elba Street around 10.30am on Wednesday, May 4.
The woman suffered minor injuries after trying to break free from an unknown man's grip.
She was then shoved to the ground before the man ran off.
Cops are now on the hunt to trace the man described as young, of slim build and was wearing dark coloured clothing with the hood up.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time and have asked motorists who may have passed the scene to check dashcam footage.
Sergeant Christopher Cochrane said: “This was a very traumatic experience for the victim who fortunately only suffered minor injuries due to her own feisty intervention.
“It is vital we trace the person responsible and I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened, or anyone who may have dashcam footage, to contact police.
“You can call 101 quoting reference 0926 of Wednesday, 4 May, 2022 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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