A 57-year-old woman had her purse snatched from her after she was approached by a teenage girl in the street.

The incident happened at 1.40pm yesterday in Royal Princes Parade, Bridlington, and was witnessed by a passing couple.

The suspected thief is described as aged between 15 and 18, 5ft 6in tall, with shoulder-length auburn hair, tied back in a pony-tail.

She had a freckled complexion and spoke with a local accent.

She was wearing cropped blue trousers, a white T-shirt and was carrying a plastic carrier bag.

Anyone with information, particularly the couple who witnessed the theft, is asked to phone Bridlington police on 01262 402700.

Updated: 11:18 Monday, July 21, 2003