Police have reissued an appeal for information after a 70-year-old woman had a religious necklace snatched from around her neck.

Romford Recorder: Police have reissued an appeal for information after a 70-year-old woman had a religious necklace snatched from around her neckPolice have reissued an appeal for information after a 70-year-old woman had a religious necklace snatched from around her neck (Image: Archant)

The woman was walking pulling her shopping trolley in Carlisle Road, Romford on Thursday February 7 at 4.30pm when she was approached from behind by three men.

Romford Recorder: CCTV images showing woman having her necklace snatched from around her neck. CCTV images sent in by Lorraine Moss.CCTV images showing woman having her necklace snatched from around her neck. CCTV images sent in by Lorraine Moss. (Image: Archant)

One of the suspects ripped off the victim’s necklace, before running off with the other two towards Victoria Road.

The dramatic incident was captured on CCTV and was published by the Recorder.

Anyone with information should call the police on 101.