Police in Glasgow have launched a probe after a woman was robbed in broad daylight.
The incident happened on Monday, October 24, on Main Street in the Baillieston area of the city, leaving the woman uninjured, but shaken.
At around 2.05pm, a 53-year-old woman was approached by a man who entered into a struggle with the woman before stealing her purse and making off with it and all of its contents.
READ MORE: Lanarkshire police launch appeal after a number of mobility cars have breaks cut
The man is described as being white, approximately 5ft 5in or 5ft 6in tall and of slim build. He was wearing a grey puffa jacket, a black tracksuit with white stripes and dark coloured footwear.
Detective Sergeant Willie Downie of Shettleston Police Station said: “Our enquiries so far suggest this man had been in the area for some time before the robbery and we would be keen to speak to anyone who believes they may have seen him to get in touch.
Sign up to Glasgow Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
“The incident happened directly opposite a bus stop and the area was busy at the time.
“Anyone who believes they may have seen anything is asked to call 101, quoting reference 1742 of 24 October, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
READ MORE:
Glasgow mum who breastfeeds two-year-old told she should be 'locked up' by trolls
Glasgow artist paints Liam Neeson mural with actor making song request
ScotRail staff 'exhausted, embarrassed and ashamed' of alleged lack of disability access care
Huge 850k Cannabis farm uncovered at a premises in Lanarkshire
Glasgow weather warning issued by Met Office and BBC as thunderstorms set to batter city
