A WOMAN was robbed of her phone and cash by another woman who appeared to be carrying a knife.

Police are investigating the incident which happened in Greenstead Road, Colchester at 4pm on Monday (April 10). 

The robber approached the 24-year-old victim and demanded her phone and cash, and had what is believed to be a small knife.

The robber got away with a two figure sum of cash.

She is described as white, of skinny build and is aged between 40 and 45 years old.

She was wearing a long pink jacket and was carrying a green handbag.

The victim suffered no injuries.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Colchester CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.