POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an 83-year-old woman had her bag snatched.

The woman was in Between Towns Road, Cowley, and about to enter the Cowley Conservative Club when she was approached by a man who asked her directions.

As the victim was giving him directions he grabbed her handbag over her left shoulder and ran off. The incident happened at 6.20pm on Friday.

Police said the offender was a mixed race man, aged between 20 and 25, and about 5ft 1in tall. He had short dark brown hair and was wearing a white top and black trousers.

Anyone with information should contact Patricia Coyne, of the Oxford Robbery team, on 0845 8 505 505 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.