The incident happened between 2.15am and 3.30am on Monday, when a 27-year-old woman walking alone was punched in the face and sustained hand injuries from a thief who grabbed her handbag.
The suspect is described as being about 5ft 9ins to 5ft 10ins tall with a slim build. He was wearing a black hooded-top and dark-coloured baggy tracksuit bottoms. If you have any information, phone DC Vincent Morris, of York CID, on 0845 6060247. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.
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