Detectives in Aldershot are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Farnborough on Wednesday, February 18.

At around 5pm a 42-year-old woman visited Costcutters in Churchill Crescent.

As she walked home from the shop she was approached from behind by three youths at the junction of Churchill Crescent and West Road.

When the victim turned around to face them she was pushed to the ground and her purse fell out of her hand. One of the youths picked it up and removed £30, they all then ran off.

Two of the youths are believed to be around 5ft 9ins tall and the third was taller. All three were wearing woolly hats with ear flaps.

The victim suffered minor cuts and bruises following the robbery.

Detective Constable Ian Cullen, of Aldershot CID, said: "This was an isolated incident that happened at a time of day when other people would have been around.

"We are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who saw a group of youths in the area at the time.

"Residents are reminded to contact police as soon as possible if they witness any suspicious activity."