The Boston Police Department reports a woman exiting the Dunkin' Donuts in Edward Everett Square around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday was attacked by the companion of a woman who had just asked her for money.

Police say the woman refused to give the panhandler $2, at which point her male accomplice punched her and attempted to steal her handbag. The two fled toward Andrew Square, police say.

The puncher is described as a white male, 20, 5'7" and 120 lbs. - and missing a front tooth. The woman is described as a white female, 5', 120 lbs. with freckles, dark brown hair in a bun and glasses.