Police are investigating an incident of snatch and grab which took place yesterday morning at around 8.30am in Xewkija, Gozo.
The woman was carrying “a substantial amount of money” and was on her way to the bank when a car drove up and a hooded man stole the woman’s handbag.
The two thieves drove off in the car, which was found abandoned soon after.
No one was injured in the incident.
Duty magistrate Paul Coppini appointed several experts to help in the inquiries.