Attempted snatch theft in Newbury on Saturday (14)
The incident occurred at between 9pm and 9.30pm.
The victim, a 32-year-old woman was walking along London Road, Newbury in the direction of the Clock Tower.
As she approached the mini-roundabout at the Parkway junction, she felt her handbag being pulled from behind.
The woman managed to hang on to it, and the offender escaped into Parkway.
The offender, a white man, is described as between 18 and 22 years old.
He wore a dark coloured top and trousers with a grey coloured beanie.
He rode a dark coloured bicycle with a red flashing back light.
PC Nigel Woodall, from Newbury Police Station said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen the attack or who knows anyone who fits the description to come forward.”
Anyone with any information about the incident should contact PC Woodall on the non-emergency number 101. Those who do not want to speak to the police directly can ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.