A HOODED thief grabbed a handbag from a car at a Whitefield service station.

He opened the front passenger door as the owner, a 36-year-old woman, sat in the driver's seat.

The theft happened at 5.15pm on Thursday (Nov 8) at the Total Service Station in Bury New Road.

The offender was white, 6ft, slim, and wearing a dark hooded top, black gloves and baggy trousers.

Anyone with information should contact Whitefield CID on 856 8248.