Edinburgh Police are looking for any witnesses to an assault and robbery in the east of the city which took place in the early hours.
The incident took place on Mountcastle Drive North around 3am today.
A woman was getting out of the front passenger side of a car, which had just been parked in a driveway, when a man tried to take her bags.
She was dragged to the ground and a red canvas bag was stolen from her.
The bag had a clear pocket on the front with a picture of a woman, and contained red/black aprons and dishtowels.
The 56-year-old received minor injuries, but did not require medical treatment.
The suspect is described as white, in his twenties, around 5ft 8inches tall and of medium build.
He was wearing a grey hooded top with grey bottoms, and was last seen heading towards Hamilton Drive.
Officers are also eager to trace another man seen in the area around this time.
He is described as white, in his twenties, 5ft 8inches tall, of medium build and wearing all black clothing.
Detective Constable Stevie Herd of Gayfield CID said: “This was a shocking incident for the victim and we’ll be conducting numerous enquiries in the area over the coming days.
“We believe that an attempt may have been made to break-in to a nearby home shortly beforehand and are currently treating this as linked to the robbery.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery, or saw any suspicious behaviour in the area around this time, is urged to get in touch.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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