THE hunt is on for knife-wielding thieves who pushed a woman against a garage door so hard they caused her nose to bleed, before stealing her purse.
Humberside Police said the 40-year-old victim was attacked as she walked along Grimsby's Catherine Street, between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Monday, February 11.
She became aware of two men hanging around as she left a shop, then noticed they were following her as she headed towards her home address.
They then pushed her against the garage door and one brandished the knife as the other searched her pockets and stole the black velvet purse.
The suspects are described as white, approximately 25 years old and of slim build.One was wearing a light blue or grey hooded top, dark Adidas bottoms and white trainers.
The other was wearing a dark hooded top and bottoms.Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information about those responsible, is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 471 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Humberside Police said the 40-year-old victim was attacked as she walked along Grimsby's Catherine Street, between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Monday, February 11.
She became aware of two men hanging around as she left a shop, then noticed they were following her as she headed towards her home address.
They then pushed her against the garage door and one brandished the knife as the other searched her pockets and stole the black velvet purse.
The suspects are described as white, approximately 25 years old and of slim build.One was wearing a light blue or grey hooded top, dark Adidas bottoms and white trainers.
The other was wearing a dark hooded top and bottoms.Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information about those responsible, is asked to contact Humberside Police on the non emergency number 101 referring to log 471 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.