Elderly woman mugged and pushed to the ground in Midhurst

A cruel thief targeted an elderly woman has she walked along Jubilee Path in Midhurst yesterday (Wednesday, May 4).
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The woman was walking through the town when a man approached her and 'demanded' she give him her purse at 12.20pm, police have said.

She was then pushed to ground while the thief made off with her bag.

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Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward to help with their investigations.

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A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Police received a report of a robbery on Jubilee Path, Midhurst at around 12.20pm on Wednesday (May 4). An elderly woman was grabbed by a man who demanded she hand over her purse. The victim was pushed to the ground and the suspect made off with her shoulder bag.

"Anyone who saw the incident, or has any other information relating to it, is urged to contact police online, or via 101, quoting serial 553 of 04/05."