A ELDERY woman was robbed of £204 after collecting her pension from the post office yesterday.
The victim, who has not been named by police, is in her 70s and was about to leave the Piccadilly Road Post Office, in Burnley, when the offender came up behind her and snatched her bag, which contained the cash.
The woman was not hurt in the incident but police are appealing for witnesses.
Anybody with information should contact Burnley CID on 01282 472144.
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