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Craig Paton

Police hunt mugger who stole woman's handbag at knife-point in Perth

Police are hunting a thug who robbed a woman at knife-point on Saturday.

The 54-year-old victim had her handbag and purse stolen after being approached by a man in a Perth street.

The attack happened between 7.50am and 8.05am between the city's Tweedsmuir Road and Struan Road.

The woman did not suffer serious injuries but was left shaken after the incident.

The robber is between 20 and 30 years old, clean shaven and around 5ft 7in.

Police say he was wearing a black jacket with its hood up and jeans.

Detective Sergeant Ryan Thompson said: "The victim was shaken but didn't suffer any serious injuries.

"If anyone remembers seeing anyone matching this description around the area at that time acting suspiciously, or has any relevant information, please contact us."

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