A WOMAN was robbed as she walked through a Basildon underpass.
The 47 year-old victim was making her way through the underpass in South Mayne at about 11.35am yesterday when a man approached her from behind.
He grabbed her black and red handbag, featuring cartoon character Betty Boop, from her shoulder before running off in the direction of Luncies Road.
He is described as white, about 5ft 5ins tall and of large build.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and white trainers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dc Emma Henderson at Basildon CID on 101.
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