Yahoo News Cash stolen from OAP in her 80s at Clintons as police hunt woman
A CCTV appeal has been launched after woman in her 80s had a large quantity of cash stolen from her handbag.
The incident happened at the Clintons Cards store in Fishergate, Preston, at around 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 5. Preston Police have today (November 18) released an image of a woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
It shows her wearing a grey coat with a light-coloured scarf and bobble hat. Anyone who recognises is asked to contact police.
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A force spokesperson said: "Do you know this woman? We want to speak to her after the theft of cash from a purse earlier this month.
"The theft happened at about 12.30pm on November 5th when a woman in her 80s had a large quantity of cash stolen from her handbag in Clintons Cards, Fishergate. If you recognise the person in the CCTV image please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting log 0869 of November 6th.
"You can also email 2843@lancashire.police.uk. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
