A WOMAN in her mid-40s had her handbag containing $830 cash and personal documents snatched from her as she was walking along Senja Way in Bukit Panjang on Monday night.

She felt someone tugging at her right hand and grabbing her handbag along Senja Way towards Senja Road at 9.15 pm.

The thief then fled into the forested hill at Senja Link.

Anyone with information can call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000.