A motorcycle-riding bandit wielding a tyre lever has assaulted and robbed a woman in broad daylight as she walked along a quiet suburban side-street.
The 33-year-old woman was attacked on Sunday afternoon about 2.30 as she strolled along Detroit Crescent in Corio.
Photo: Victoria Police
The offender, wearing a motorcycle helmet and waving a tyre iron, approached the woman and shoved her hard to the ground before stealing her purse.
She hit her head as she landed, but only suffered minor injures.
The offender fled to Quebec Avenue where he jumped on a green motorcycle and sped away.
Police are describing him as Caucasian, 175 centimetres tall and with a slim build. He was wearing a blue t-shirt, dark jeans, bright blue runners and a motorcycle helmet with a distinctive cobweb pattern.
Anyone with more information about the crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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