Shocking moment 'knife-wielding' mugger steals elderly woman's bag with £100 ... trends now Have you witnessed a robbery? Email: edward.holt@mailonline.co.uk By Ed Holt Published: 15:17 BST, 5 April 2024 | Updated: 15:18 BST, 5 April 2024 Viewcomments A shocking video captures the moment an elderly woman is mugged by a 'knife-wielding' thief in broad daylight. The 71-year-old victim has on her way to Frankley Health Centre, near Birmingham, yesterday afternoon to collect a prescription when she was approached by the alleged mugger who claimed to have a knife. The footage, taken from a security camera outside the health centre has since been uploaded to Facebook in the hope of finding the person responsible. In the video, the victim can be seen walking ahead of the mugger. They then rush alongside her and start trying to wrestle her handbag off her shoulder. A tussle for the bag ensues before the thief yanks the bag off her before brazenly walking off in the opposite direction. In the video, the victim can be seen walking ahead of the mugger. They then rush alongside her and start trying to wrestle her handbag off her shoulder. A tussle for the bag ensues before the thief yanks the bag off her before brazenly walking off in the opposite direction The victim's son speaking to MailOnline says his mother lost £100 in cash as well as her credit cards and her house keys. Her son said: 'She's very scared after what happened and she's dealing with it the best she can' The footage, taken from a security camera outside the health centre has since been uploaded to Facebook in the hope of finding the person responsible The victim's son speaking to MailOnline says his mother lost £100 in cash as well as her credit cards and her house keys. Her son said: 'She's very scared after what happened and she's dealing with it the best she can. 'It's shocking that someone could do that to a 71-year-old lady.' He added: 'She walked into the health centre and they were really helpful they called the police and they called me. They also helped her cancel all her cards. 'I've lived in Frankley for all 34 years of my life and it's shocking that this can happen here.' In a statement, West Midland Police said: 'We're investigating after a woman was robbed in Birmingham yesterday (04 April). 'The man threatened the victim, who is in her 70s, before taking her bag on New Street, Frankley, at around 1.30pm. He claimed to have a knife, but no knife was seen. 'Thankfully, she was not injured. Officers were called and an area search was carried out. No arrests have yet been made, and we are in touch with her and her family. 'We are carrying out further enquiries, including reviewing CCTV, and anyone with information has been asked to get in touch quoting, 20/348458/24. 'We're working hard to reduce robbery in the West Midlands under Operation Ruby. We're arresting offenders, while offering crime prevention advice to people around the region to keep themselves and their belongings safe.' FacebookBirmingham Share or comment on this article: Shocking moment 'knife-wielding' mugger steals elderly woman's bag with £100 inside in broad daylight attack outside health centre after she went to pick up her prescription All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility