POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was robbed on Sunday night.

The victim was walking in Ladyfields in the direction of Lushes Road at around 10pm on September 25, while talking on her mobile phone, when she was tapped on the shoulder.

She turned round to face a man, who snatched a Blackberry Curve phone from her hand and ran away in the direction of Colson Road.

He was described as a white man, about 5ft 9in and of slim build.

He was also wearing a grey and black hooded top with the hood up.

Anyone with any information about the robbery or anyone who has been offered a cheap Blackberry Curve mobile, is asked to contact Loughton CID on 101 -extension 313157.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.