A WOMAN'S handbag was snatched as she entered a public toilet after withdrawing cash from an ATM.

The incident happened as the 74-year-old victim entered the conveniences in Harold Place, Hastings at around 9.30am on Monday July 11.

Moments before the theft, the woman had withdrawn £125 in cash from Nationwide building society in Wellington Place.

The only thing the victim remembered about the suspect was that she was a young woman.

Witnesses are asked to contact Sussex Police via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 334 of July 11.