A MAN reportedly hit a woman before chasing her down a street and stealing her purse.
Police said at around 12.40pm on Sunday, a man approached a woman on King Street in Weymouth and shouted abuse at her before hitting her face.
Officers say the man and woman were known to each other.
The woman - who is local and aged in her 30s - ran towards Park Street where the man allegedly chased her and took her purse from her handbag.
The purse contained cash and a bank card.
A 42-year-old Weymouth man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery as is assisting detectives with their enquiries.
Detective Constable Jeremy Cuff, of Weymouth CID, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident, or captured it on CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55190157686.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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