A TEENAGER is being hunted by police after he stole a handbag from a 78-year-old woman.
The theft happened as the pensioner was getting into her Lexus car in Dashwood Road, Prestwich, on Thursday afternoon (Sept 6).
The offender stopped his bike on the passenger side of the car, opened the door and grabbed her handbag from the front seat.
He then sped off and abandoned some of the bag's contents in Bailey Street, Prestwich.
Police are investigating the 2.35pm incident and are appealing for any witnesses to contact Whitefield police on 872 5050.
The offender was white, around 18 years old, with short dark hair and a navy blue anorak.
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