Woman has handbag snatched by thieves on bike

AN 18-year-old woman had her handbag snatched in Lagmore on Saturday afternoon.

The woman had just got out of a taxi in Lagmore Rise at around 2.40pm when she was approached by two males on a blue BMX bike.

As they passed the passenger on the bike grabbed the woman’s bag, pulling it from her shoulder. She held on for a time but was forced to let go.

The brown floral bag contained a purse and some cash as well as a sim card.

Anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the theft is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000.