NHW WK&SA Beware of Purse Thieves whilst you are out
shopping, following incidents in Leamington & Kenilworth
Please remain vigilant for any persons acting
in a suspicious manner and never let your handbag out of
your sight: this includes holding it behind you back or
leaving it on your trolley while shopping.
The suspects, who are very good at what they do,
will use simple distraction techniques and work in pairs, to
"dip" into your handbag in order to steal your purse.
The suspects from the latest purse thefts have
been described as eastern European females, middle aged and
dressed in dark clothing.
We typically see a rise in the
number of purse thefts in the town centre during the busy
festive shopping period and this year is no exception.
It seems that elderly members of the public in
particular are being targeted, with offenders taking
advantage of the crowded shopping centres to steal from vulnerable people.
At this time of year, were often less vigilant
and tend to carry more money, so I'd urge everyone to be
mindful of their surroundings and report any suspicious behaviour to police.
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