A WAGGA woman has allegedly been beaten by a bag snatcher in front of her six-year-old daughter during one of two handbag robberies on Tuesday.
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Police are continuing to investigate the two incidents, which they believe are likely linked.
During the first incident, a 63-year-old woman had her handbag snatched while she was waiting at a bus stop in Bruce Street, Tolland around 7.30am.
The alleged male thief, who wore dark clothing and a hooded top over his head, ran across Chambers Park and towards Fernleigh Road.
Officers later found the handbag in the yard of a nearby home with a number of items missing.
The second offence saw a 40-year-old woman assaulted in front of her six-year-old daughter in Maher Street Park, Tolland just after 10am,.
Two males, who wore dark clothing and had their faces covered, confronted the mother and ripped a handbag from her grip.
When the victim struggled against the alleged offenders, she was struck a number of times in the back and shoulder before she surrendered.
They then fled with the residents’ purse.
Anyone with information on either of the two incidents should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
