Police appeal launched after woman in her 60s has mobile phone snatched from her on Banbury street

The theft happened between 8.45 and 9.15pm on Tuesday March 17 as the victim, a woman in her 60s, was walking past St Paul’s Church on Warwick Road and using her phone when she noticed a man walking towards her.

The man grabbed her mobile phone from her hand and ran away in the direction of the petrol station.

The offender is described as a black man in his 20s, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall and of a slim build. He was wearing a dark colour puffa-style jacket and dark blue trousers. He may also have been wearing gloves.

Investigating officer PC Samantha Devlin, based at Banbury police station, said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim and I am appealing to anyone with information to come forward."

If anyone was in the area at the time and remember anything that could help with the investigation, please get in touch by calling the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43200090377, or by making a report online.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.