Thieves struck a woman with a baseball bat and stole her handbag in Dandenong.
The victim, 45, was walking along Lexton Avenue about 8.30pm on Friday 3 February when three men of Sudanese appearance approached.
Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley said one approached her from the front in a violent manner and struck her legs with the bat.
A second approached from behind and took her handbag.
She collapsed to the ground and the men fled.
Sen Const Wesley said the victim suffered minor bruising to her legs and a laceration to her head.
He appealed for anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Thieves hit woman with baseball bat
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