Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery that took place in Pittville Circus Road, medicine Cheltenham, on 16 February.
The incident occurred between 7 – 8 am as the victim was walking to her place of work.
As she crossed St Annes Close, she noticed a male move into the centre of the pavement and block her way. The suspect demanded her phone and bag and grabbed her hair, causing her to stumble, and he then made a failed grab for her long-strapped handbag.
The suspect then made off on his bicycle along Pittville Circus Road towards Hewlett Road, without gaining any of the demanded items.
He is described as white, around 20 years old, 6 feet tall, of skinny build, and with brown eyes. He was wearing a plain black/navy hooded top which hid his hair, a black scarf with white writing and dark coloured jogging bottoms.
His bike is described as a dark blue mountain bike with white handlebar grips and in good condition.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting Incident Number 42 of 16 Feb and crime number CR/3478/15