A PENSIONER was left "extremely shocked" after a man delved into her bag and snatched her pension.
The incident happened at 11.45am on Monday, as the 87-year-old woman was standing outside the Fresh and Crispy and Fruity fruit shop in King's Road, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough.
She was about to go into her red trolley bag when a man pushed her aside, rummaged in the bag, and took out her pension. He ran off towards the market square, where he fled in a red Metro car.
The mugger is described as white, about 5ft 10in, with tattoos on his neck, and brown hair. He wore a cream or light-coloured jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC John Findlay on (01642) 303126.
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