Police hunting for axe-wielding thief who robbed a woman at a Firle bus stop on Tuesday morning

Police are hunting for a thief after a woman was robbed at ‘axe point' at a bus stop in Firle.

A woman has been robbed at 'axe point' at a bus stop in Firle. Picture: Google Maps

Police are on the hunt for an axe-wielding thief who robbed a woman at a bus stop this morning.

At about 9.30am, a man armed with a small axe approached a woman waiting at bus stop 15 on Marian Rd in Firle.

SA Police said the man stole the woman’s handbag, a shopping bag containing groceries and a laptop she was carrying before demanding she hand over her phone.

When the attempt to steal her phone failed, he fled on food in a southerly direction on Morris Street at Glynde.

A woman has been robbed at 'axe point' at a bus stop in Firle. Picture: Google Maps

The man has been described as being caucasian in appearance, aged between 20-30 years old, 175cm in height with a slim build with light hair.

He was wearing a black and white hoodie over his head with a scarf covering his face, carrying a Coles shopping bag.

Police are asking anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has any information that might assist investigations to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police hunting for axe-wielding thief who robbed a woman at a Firle bus stop on Tuesday morning