POLICE are hunting a would-be thief who approached a 22-year-old woman from behind before grabbing her handbag. She refused to let go and the man ran away empty handed. The incident happened on King’s Road, Harrogate, shortly after 2pm on March 14. Anyone with information should contact Harrogate police on 101, select option two and ask for Linsey Moore. Alternatively, information can be emailed to linsey.moore@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.