Warning After Purses Stolen From Elderly Shoppers In Market Harborough
Written by HFM News on 12th August 2021
A warning has been issued to shoppers after two elderly women had their purses stolen in Market Harborough yesterday.
The victims, aged in their 70s and 80s, were targeted in the St Mary’s Place and The Square area of the town centre between 10.30 and 11.30am.
Both had placed their purses – containing cash, cards and sentimental items, in their bags and later noticed they were missing.
Police are investigating and Sergeant Pete Jelbert is urging people to be vigilant:
Anyone with information about the thefts should call Police on 101, quoting reference 21*450810 (St Mary’s Place) or 21*451165 (The Square).
