Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner's handbag was stolen after she fell over in North Tyneside.
The 77-year-old had fallen over on West Farm Avenue in Longbenton due to strong winds and dropped her handbag.
The woman’s bag then blew into the road and into the path of an oncoming grey car.
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The male driver of the car then stopped, got out the vehicle and made off with the bag before driving off from the scene.
It is believed several members of the public stopped and offered assistance to the woman.
The shocking incident happened near the Charnwood Public House between 10.45am and 11.15am on January 29.
As part of the ongoing investigation, officers would be keen to hear from them or anyone else who thinks they may have information.
Anyone with any information can contact Northumbria Police by visiting the Tell us Something page quoting reference NP-20220129-1266.
