A THIEF snatched a handbag from the back of a car as a 75-year-old woman was preparing to drive off from her parking space.

The incident happened in Graystone Road, Whistable.

The brown bag had cash, bank cards and a phone inside.

The man is described as slim, with dark brown hair and a slightly pointed nose and was wearing a hooded black fleece top with white sleeves.

He ran into an alleyway behind Tankerton Road and then towards Marine Parade and the sea front. Earlier in the morning he had been standing near a betting shop on the corner of Tankerton Road and Graystone Road.

It happened at 9.35am last Saturday.

Anyone who can identify the man should contact PC Alison Bagulay on 01227 868273.