Smash-and-grab ordeal for motorist

The 42-year-old victim parked her red Fiat Seicento outside the Cottage Cafe, on Great Horton Road, Bradford, at 6.40am last Friday.

But as she tried to get out of the vehicle she was approached by two men – one of whom held her door shut while the second smashed the front passenger window and stole her handbag. Both men fled along Great Horton Road.

Detective Inspector Ian Bryar said: "I am aware that members of the public passed the scene of this robbery on Friday morning.

"These motorists may have vital information that would assist the police.

"The woman was not injured but was understandably shaken and is very upset."

The first robber was white, in his early 20s, 5ft 10in to 5ft 11in tall and muscular with short, mousy brown hair. He was clean-shaven and was wearing a black tracksuit top. The second robber wore a light-coloured hooded top.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bradford South CID on 0845 6060606 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.