AN ELDERLY Dudley Park woman was robbed in her driveway on Thursday afternoon.
The 69-year-old parked and exited her car about 1.25pm, before a man approached her from behind and grabbed the handbag off her shoulder.
The strap of her handbag broke allowing the man to flee with it.
He was last seen running along Creery Street towards Stevens Street.
The man is described as being in his late teens to early 20s, with a medium build and black curly hair.
He was wearing a black coloured top and shorts and black shoes.
The woman was taken to Peel Health Campus and treated for shock.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.