Police are hunting a man who tried to snatch a teenager’s bag.
The assailant tried to pull a rucksack from the 19-year-old woman’s shoulders as she walked in John Dixon Park, Markinch, at about midday on Monday.
She fell to the ground and the man ran off empty handed.
The incident happened on a footpath running parallel to Balbirnie Street and officers say the man ran in the direction of Balbirnie Street and Croft Crescent.
He is described as being in his teens, of slight build and wearing dark bottoms and a dark hooded top or jacket.
Detective constable Gavin Alcorn said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim and I am looking to speak to members of the public who were in the area of John Dixon Park around the time of this incident and who may be able to provide any information which may assist our inquiries.”
