Gwent Police is investigating a theft in Markham where a substantial amount of cash was stolen.
It happened at 10.40am on Monday February 25. Gwent Police has not revealed the exact amount.
A woman was walking along Abernant Road, carrying business takings from Markham Miners Institute in a carrier bag, when she was approached from behind by a man. He ran up to her and snatched the bag from her hand before running off.
The woman was not injured.
The offender was approximately 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a black hooded top and tracksuit bottoms.
If anyone has any information about the incident they are asked to contact Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.