A thief snatched two women’s handbags and attempted to rob a third of her mobile phone within four days.

The thief first struck last Sunday, grabbing a 22-year-old woman’s bag at in London Road, Headington, at about 10.10pm.

Two days later police believe the same man pushed a 25-year-old woman to the floor and demanded her mobile phone as she was walking along Old Road on October 4 just after midnight.

A third woman had her bag stolen at 9.30pm on Wednesday in Osler Road.

He is described as light skinned, 5ft 9in tall, of medium to skinny build, is in his early 20s and was wearing a grey hooded top, blue jeans and trainers.

Call police on 08548 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.