A woman was robbed at knifepoint in Brentwood by a man who is described as speaking like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Police said the 43-year-old victim was on the pathway between Seven Arches Road and Ingrave Road at about 1.15pm on Saturday when the robber approached her from behind and tried to snatch her handbag.
When she struggled he pulled out a knife and threatened her, until she handed over a three figure sum of cash.
The victim, who is from the area, was uninjured.
The suspect is described as white, aged 21 to 40, 5ft 6ins tall and had square angular features, with an eastern European accent.
He had short brown hair and wore a grey sweat top, blue jeans, and dirty trainers.
Anyone with information should call Dc David Marsden at Loughton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
