Bag snatcher on the run

A woman that may be able to assist the investigation of a street robbery in Dandenong, police say.

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Police have released an image and video allegedly relating to a street robbery in Dandenong.

A woman snatched a handbag from a victim walking south on Newton Lane about 1.30pm on Monday 9 July, police say.

After pushing and shoving the victim, the woman forcefully took the bag and ran in a northerly direction towards Princes Highway.

The robber is described as Caucasian, in her late thirties, with long brown hair.

She was wearing a red jacket, blue jeans and black shoes with white soles.

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say the image and video is of a woman who may be able to assist their investigation.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au