POLICE are warning women to keep an eye on their handbags after an 81-year-old woman's handbag was stolen at Asda, Grimsby.
led street lightsThe suspects, pictured here on CCTV, are thought to have picked up the bag - which the victim had accidentally left in her trolley when she returned it to the main trolley park near the store's entrance - as they entered the supermarket.
The incident took place between 5pm and 5.20pm on Tuesday, December 1. CCTV footage shows the older of the two women walking into the toilets along with a little girl as the younger woman waits outside.
When the woman and child came out of the toilets the handbag was no longer with them. The black leather handbag was later handed in to the customer service desk. However, a quantity of cash had been removed from inside.
The first suspect, the older woman, is described as white, aged between 40 and 45 years old, between 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with shoulder-length dark hair, of fair complexion, wearing a black three-quarter-length jacket, dark trousers and black boots. She was also carrying a black handbag over her right shoulder.
Catalog PrintingThe younger woman is described as white, aged between 18 and 22 years old, between 5ft 5in to 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with shoulder-length dark hair, of fair complexion, wearing a black hooded coat, black trousers and Ugg-style boots in light brown.
Humberside Police spokesman James Cartwright said: "We are well into the festive buildup now, during which supermarkets, shopping centres and high streets are busier than ever.
"It is important that anybody venturing out into these areas are mindful of their handbags or any shopping bags, being careful not to become an easy target by leaving them unattended on a trolley
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"It is also important that, after finishing your shopping trip, you check that all bags are accounted for before returning home as there is nothing worse than losing valuables while out and about."
Officers investigating this incident are asking for anyone who can help identify the two women shown in the CCTV stills to come forward by calling Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting crime ref 1721437.
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