A young woman was reportedly pinned to the floor before her phone was taken during a random robbery in Radlett.
The 23-year-old was attacked in Watling Street, close to the war memorial, on Sunday, October 1, between 7:20pm and 7:40pm.
A man reportedly followed her, then grabbed and pinned her to the floor. He took a pink iPhone 13 before heading off towards a parade of shops.
Police are looking for CCTV footage from around the area or witnesses to share information with the force.
Police could not provide a description of the robber, but confirmed they and the victim are not believed to know each other.
If you have any information about this incident, you can report the information online or call 101, quoting the crime reference number 41/78501/23.
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Restraining Order
In an unrelated incident, a man with links to Watford is wanted by police for allegedly breaching a restraining order.
Herts Police are looking for information to help trace Thomas Parry, 25.
He is believed to be using a grey Vauxhall Astra, registration number BD57 PZM, and has one blue eye and one brown eye.
If you have any information about this man, report it to the police via their website or by calling 101, quoting 41/77456/23.
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