A PENSIONER had her handbag stolen by a motorist who stopped to ask her for directions.

The driver got out of a car in Hollins Lane, Bury, and approached the 67-year-old for directions, before grabbing her bag. He escaped in a red L-registration car towards Parr Lane, Unsworth, at 2.30pm on Sunday (Feb 16).

He was in his 20s, slim, with short dark hair and was wearing a grey anorak with a white stripe on the sleeve.

Witnesses should contact Bury CID on 856 8150.