Police seek woman over purse theft from 91-year-old

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A 91-year-old woman's purse was stolen from her shopping trolley in Wolverhampton city centre on 2 October.

A 91-year-old woman's purse was stolen from her shopping trolley in Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, at around 12.30pm on 2 October. The thief subsequently used her bank card to withdraw money.

West Midlands Police have issued a photograph of a woman they would like to speak with in connection with the incident. A police spokesperson said: 'We want to speak to this woman after a pensioner's purse was stolen in Wolverhampton city centre. It was taken from a 91-year-old woman's shopping trolley in Lichfield Street at around 12.30pm on 2 October. Her bank card was then used to withdraw money.'

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via Live Chat on its website, by calling 101, or by quoting reference 20/423780/26.

How it is being reported

• Police appeal to trace woman after 91-year-old has purse stolen in Wolverhampton city centreThe elderly woman's purse was taken from her shopping trolleyExpress & Star · 27 Oct, 14:40
• Callous thief targets 91-year-old woman in broad daylight in WolverhamptonThe purse was taken from the woman's trolley before cash was withdrawnBirminghamLive · 27 Oct, 14:33

In this story: Wolverhampton · Lichfield Street · West Midlands Police

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