Public's help needed on catching bag thief

Thu, 04 Sep 2014

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.

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.

Inspector Derek Flint says they are also asking for the public's help in finding the stolen items: