A partially blind pensioner was knocked to the ground when a thief tried to rob her.
The brave woman, who walks with a white stick, fought back and stopped the robber from stealing her handbag.
Police said the 78-year-old was approached from behind by a man who demanded her bag.
It happened in Broomhill Drive, close to the junction with Dumbarton Road, at around 3.20pm on Saturday.
The suspect ran off empty-handed.
He is described as white, with a local accent, 5ft 6in tall and of slim build. He was wearing a grey hooded top and grey bottoms.
Although the victim was uninjured, she has been left badly shaken.
Detective Constable Robert Allen of Partick Police Office said: "This was a brazen assault on an elderly woman who carries a white stick.
"The suspect deliberately attempted to prey on a vulnerable person in our community.
"Although she managed to hold on to her property, she is very shaken and lucky not to be more seriously injured after falling over as a result of the incident.
"We are looking for any help as to the identity of the man or anyone who saw him running on Dumbarton Road on a busy Saturday afternoon."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
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