Police are hunting a handbag snatcher who struck in Lancaster on Saturday lunchtime. The thief fled with a designer handbag complete with £40 from a 20-year-old woman while she was walking along Townley Street. He then made off in the direction of St George's Quay. He was described as aged between 19 and 20, 5ft 7ins tall, spotty, slim with brown unkempt hair and wore jeans and trainers. Ring police on 63333 if you can help with inquiries.
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