A MAN fled empty-handed after trying to snatch a woman's handbag.
The woman, 24, flagged down a blue car which took her to Shirley police station in Southampton. The incident happened between 9.20pm-9.40pm on Friday, at Oakley Road, near the junction with Tebourba Way, Millbrook.
The offender is described as 5ft 9in, early 20s, clean-shaven with short, brown hair. Police are appealing for witnesses, including the occupants of the blue car, to contact Pc Adrian Woodhead on 0845 0454545.
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