A WOMAN'S bag was snatched as she walked along an Oxford street late at night.

The 21-year-old victim was walking along Marsh Road, near the Marsh Harrier pub, Cowley, when the bag was snatched.

Thames Valley Police spokesman Kate Smith said: "The bag was later recovered and nothing had been taken."

The theft happened at 11.55pm on Friday.

The offender was a tall white man, aged 20, slim and was wearing a cap with short hair underneath, blue jeans, a white Nike T-shirt and trainers.

Anyone with information can contact police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.