Robber preys on injured female

A female nursing her arm in a sling has been attacked and robbed near a Hallam milk bar, police say.

The robber approached her and asked for the time as she stood outside the milk bar about 5.45pm on 6 June.

As she looked down at her phone, he punched her injured arm, stole the phone and ran away.

Police have released a Facefit image of the alleged offender.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au. Quote the incident number 190201925.