Waterford Gardaí investigate after woman's phone stolen from her hand in city centre

Waterford Gardaí are investigating after a woman's phone was stolen from her hand in the City Centre at the weekend. 

According to Gardaí, the woman was standing on Catherine Street on Saturday afternoon (November 19) when she was approached by a man at 3.45pm asking to use her phone. 

He snatched the device from her hand and fled. 

The suspect was wearing a black puffer jacket, a black jumper and grey bottoms. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage of the incident is asked to contact Gardaí in Waterford.