Police are investigating an incident which is reported to have taken place at about 9pm, on 6 December in Kings Road.
The victim, a woman in her fifties, was walking along Kings Road when a silver car pulled up behind her.
It was reported that a man got out of the car and demanded the woman's handbag before assaulting her.
It is believed he then took the bag from her shoulder and got back in the car.
The car left in the direction of Cornwallis Avenue.
The victim sustained bruising to the head as a result.
The suspect is described as around 30 years old, and 5'4" tall with a black beard. He was wearing a black woollen hat and a grey hooded top and had an English accent.
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information should contact Detective Constable Anne Aylett at Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/39788/14.
