A woman had her handbag stolen as she walked along Sinclair Road in the direction of Marlowe Road, Hartlepool, on March 27 at 1.45pm.
The woman was approached by a youth who snatched her handbag and ran off in the direction of Masefield Road.
The suspect is described as about 17-years-old, white, 5ft 6ins in height, medium build with dark hair with a distinctive fringe that nearly reached his eyebrows.
He was wearing a dark tracksuit top and bottoms with a grey star.
Witnesses should call PC Neal Gillson, of Hartlepool Police, on 01642-302126.
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