A YOUNG thief made off with a man's wallet after snatching it from his grasp.

The 23-year-old victim was in Bury New Road, Whitefield, shortly before 2pm on Friday (Aug 2) when he was approached from behind by the thief who grabbed the leather wallet containing a small quantity of cash.

The offender is described as a white male, aged about 14, 5ft 4ins, with brown, short hair. He was wearing a blue baseball cap, a white waterproof hooded jacket, blue tracksuit bottoms and black shoes.

Witnesses to the incident should contact Whitefield CID on 0161 856 8248 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.