Police investigating a robbery in Swansea on Wednesday 7th August are linking three other similar incidents.
A 38-year-old woman was walking on Princess Way, near the Cross Keys public house at 8.45pm when a motorcycle with a rider and passenger rode up behind and snatched her cream coloured handbag, which contained a quantity of cash, driving licence, passport, and credit cards. It was then seen to drive off down Princess Way in the direction of York Street.
The motor cycle used is believed to be a dark coloured moped, and the only description of the suspects, is that both were wearing light coloured crash helmets.
Officers are investigating a similar incident which happened at around 8.30pm on Wednesday 7th August when the 35-year-old female victim was stood at Woodfield Street in Morriston opposite Iceland.
Further incidents happened on Thursday 8th August, at Caer Street at 8.50pm when the 19-year-old female victim was stood near Yates pub and then on New Cut Road at 9.35pm when the 17-year-old female victim was walking towards the city centre.
Detective Sergeant Steve Daniels of Swansea CID said: “The four incidents are almost identical with females carrying bags or purses and apparently being targeted.
“The incidents at Woodfield Street, Caer Street and New Cut Road were all attempted robberies where the victims managed to hold on to their property.
“We are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with information about these incidents to contact the police as those responsible need to be apprehended.”
Anyone with information should contact Swansea Central CID on 01792 450618 or 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.