Frightening incident in Waterford as woman has handbag pulled from her in housing estate
Waterford city gardaí are investigating the incident which happened near the green area in the Ardkeen Village housing estate
Gardaí are investigating a frightening incident which saw a woman robbed in broad daylight in Waterford city.
Gardaí received the report at around 7.15am last Friday morning, July 25, when the woman was approached and her bag pulled from her in the Ardkeen area.
In a statement, gardaí said: "On Friday morning at approx. 7.15am on July 25 in the Ardkeen area of the city Gardaí received report of robbery.
"A young woman walking to work reported that her bag was pulled from her hand and the contents emptied out. A male grabbed the purse and ran from the area, it was near the green area in Ardkeen Village Housing estate.
"An investigation is ongoing and CCTV is being sought from any householders in the area. Unfortunately we have no description of the suspect.
"If you witnessed anything that may be relevant please contact the crime unit at Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111."