A robber pushed a woman to the ground and snatched her handbag.
The 49-year-old victim was attacked near the junction of Keightley Road and Towle Road, New Parks, Leicester at 10am on Tuesday, December 4.
Police said she suffered minor injuries to her head and hands when she fell.
The black faux leather contained a substantial quantity of cash.
Police released details today and appealed for witnesses.
Detective Constable Kaushik Pattani said: "The victim found the robbery very shocking and frightening.
"We're appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.
"If you did see what happened or know the person responsible, then we want to hear from you."
The robber is white and was wearing a black tracksuit. He spoke with a local accent.
Contact Det con Pattani on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
The 49-year-old victim was attacked near the junction of Keightley Road and Towle Road, New Parks, Leicester at 10am on Tuesday, December 4.
Police said she suffered minor injuries to her head and hands when she fell.
The black faux leather contained a substantial quantity of cash.
Police released details today and appealed for witnesses.
Detective Constable Kaushik Pattani said: "The victim found the robbery very shocking and frightening.
"We're appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.
"If you did see what happened or know the person responsible, then we want to hear from you."
The robber is white and was wearing a black tracksuit. He spoke with a local accent.
Contact Det con Pattani on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
