Public's help needed on catching bag thief

Thursday, 4 September 2014 00:00

Police say they need the public to do the 'decent thing' and shop the person responsible for a robbery on Monday.

A woman was attacked outside the Rosemount Pub in Douglas - the thief stole her handbag which contained £5,000 in cash.

Inspector Derek Flint says it was a traumatic experience:

Officers are still trying to trace the man responsible - he's described as white, in his 20s and around 5'6" to 5'8" in height.

They are also asking for the public's help in finding the stolen items:

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