Police are investigating two handbag robberies at Semaphore and Walkerville tonight and ask any witnesses to contact police, according to SA Police.
Just before 9.30pm on Tuesday 13 September, a man entered an apartment on the Esplanade at Semaphore, threatened the two female occupants with a screwdriver and stole a handbag.
He is described as a man aged about 20 years, of Asian appearance, with a dark complexion, clean shaven and wearing dark clothing. He was seen leaving in a dark coloured Hyundai Tucson four wheel drive driven by another man. Witnesses obtained a partial registration of the vehicle, S284 or similar.
Then about 10pm, a woman was walking along Walkerville Terrace, near the intersection of Stephen Terrace, when a white four wheel drive, possibly a Jeep, pulled up alongside her. A rear passenger got out of the car, threatened her with a knife and stole her handbag. The victim was able to retain her mobile phone and called police immediately.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, aged in his late 20s, about 170 cm tall, with a slim build, clean shaven and wearing a baseball cap. There were two other men in the vehicle.
Fortunately, none of the victims were physically injured during these incidents.
Investigators wish to speak to anyone who saw these men or vehicles following the robberies. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at http://crimestopperssa.com.au
