Police have released CCTV after a brazen thief snatched a bag from a pensioner in Redruth's Alma Place in broad daylight.

The video shows the moment the thief takes the bag from thw woman, before both she and a member of the public give chase.

Detective Constable Joanne Sodergren, the investigating officer from Camborne CID, said: “We have released footage showing a bag snatch that took place on the junction of Fore Street and Alma Place in Redruth.

“The incident took place at just before 3.30pm on Friday, July 1. The footage shows the suspect dressed in black following the victim in the red coat, who is a 70-year-old local woman. The suspect then grabs the handbag from our victim before fleeing. He is then subsequently pursued by both the victim and a member of the public.

“The brave member of the public who gave chase managed to get the handbag back but was unable to stop the suspect from fleeing the area. The victim was left shaken and attended hospital after suffering soreness of her arm and shoulder.

“The suspect is described as white man, heavy build with a paunch and he was wearing blue or slate grey hoodie with the hood up. The CCTV shows that there were a number of people in the area, and we are hoping that someone has information that can help us identify the suspect."

Anyone with any information should contact the police on 101 or 101@dc.police.uk quoting police crime reference CR/044197/16.

You can also give information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.