Police are appealing for information following two robberies in Blackbird Leys.

A 33-year-old woman was waiting at the bus stop near Mercury Road, at the junction of Field Avenue, when a male riding a mountain bike passed her and snatched a her handbag from her lap.

He was wearing a blue hooded top.

The snatch happened at about 2pm on Sunday, August 15, but details were only released today.

At about 10.15pm on the same day, an offender stole £35 from a Chinese student in Knights Road.

Det Con Steve Martin said: “I appeal to anyone who was on the estate last Sunday and has information that could assist my enquiry to get in touch.”

Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries is urged to contact Det Con Martin via Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

If you don’t want to speak to police and don’t want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.