A ROBBER took £25 from a young woman after pushing her to the ground in a Basingstoke street.

The robbery took place in Augustus Drive, Winklebury, at around 9.30pm on Friday, February 20.

The 19-year-old victim, who did not know the robber, described him as a man in his late twenties or early thirties. He had a black scarf covering his face.

Police have appealed for information, particularly from the driver of a blue Ford Focus in Roman Road who may have witnessed the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Basingstoke police on 101, quoting 44150060615.