A REWARD is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a cash bag snatcher.

A man parked his car in Back Albert Street, Nelson, at about 10.30am on Wednesday, June 2 and walked from it carrying a cash bag. He was approached from behind and the bag was snatched from his grasp.

The sex of the attacker is not known. The person was 5ft 11in tall, of medium build wearing a black hooded top, dark trousers and dark shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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