Warning over purse thefts in Mansfield
Posted on 11th August 2006
Police are urging Mansfield shoppers to be extra vigilant following a spate of purse thefts.
The unknown offenders appear to be randomly targeting different shops around Mansfield town centre and stealing purses out of handbags while the owners are unaware.
PC Neil Allsop said: “We are currently investigating 13 such crimes that have happened since the start of August, and are advising people to make sure their purses, mobile phones or any other valuable possessions are zipped away at the bottom of the bag to keep them secure.”
Anyone with information should contact PC 2402 Neil Allsop on 01623 420999 ext 3116 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
