Did you see a man steal a bag in Epsom

We are appealing for witnesses after a man grabbed a woman around the neck and then stole her bag as she walked along Laburnum Road in Epsom on Monday (15 April).

The robbery happened at around 6.15pm as the woman walked down the road away from Epsom High Street. 

The suspect is described as a Black man, approximately 5’ 10’’ tall, well built, and with an untidy short black beard. He was wearing a black jacket which was padded but not thick and black trousers. After the robbery, he may have been carrying the woman’s beige bag over his shoulder. 

If you witnessed this take place, have dashcam or CCTV footage of the area at the time, or can help us to understand the suspect's movements before or after the robbery, please contact us quoting PR/45240042058 via:

• Webchat, using the blue button on the right of this page
• Our online reporting form https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
• Calling us on 101

If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.