A MUGGER asked a pensioner for directions in Oxford - then grabbed her bag from her shoulder and ran off.
The 83-year-old woman was about to go into Cowley Conservative Club in Between Towns Road, Cowley, when she was approached by the mugger.
The attack happened at 6.20pm on Friday night,but police only released details yesterday. The man was of mixed race, aged between 20 and 25, and approximately 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 Oxford robbery team on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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