About 10.20am Sunday, a 79-year-old woman was in the car park of a shopping centre in Petra Avenue, South Tamworth, when she was approached by two youths on mountain bikes.

Police allege one of these youths grabbed her purse from her hand and continued riding.

The pair was last seen in the vicinity of Hyman Park, Thompson Crescent, South Tamworth.

Police were contacted and are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any information about suspicious activity in the area at the time, to come forward.

The youths are described as being of Aboriginal appearance and aged about 14 years.

The were wearing dark clothing at the time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Tamworth Police on 6768 2999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

You can also report any information anonymously via Crime Stopper’s reporting page at www.crimestoppers.com.au.