Pregnant woman bashed and robbed
A heavily pregnant woman has been injured in a shocking assault and robbery in Melbourne's north.
Catherine, who is 28 weeks pregnant, was targeted as she made her way home in the suburb of Reservoir on Tuesday night.
The first time mother claims she was walking alone along a dimly lit street when she was approached from behind by the unknown predator.
She said she screamed for help as the man grabbed her hand bag before he fled into nearby Home Street.
The victim told crime reporter Cameron Baud she believes the man followed her the 400 metre walk from a tram stop on Plenty Road.
"I heard the walking steps become running it happened very fast," she said.
Catherine was in deep shock and spent a night in hospital after suffering cuts and grazes to her hands.
The bag contained her purse, mobile phone and keys.
The victim said the culprit was wearing a light-coloured hoodie.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
