Yahoo News CCTV appeal after bag snatched from woman outside church
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a woman's bag was snatched from her outside a church in Trafford.
The theft happened outside the Bowdon Parish Centre on Stamford Road at around 1.35pm on June 10, police said. The victim told officers a man was 'filming the church' before she turned away and her bag was stolen.
The victim's bank card was then used at a local Argos shop inside a Sainsbury's and at a Tesco store. Police said £140 was spent on the stolen card.
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The woman's car keys and some paperwork were also in the bag. No arrests have been made with an investigation into the theft ongoing.
Police today (July 1) issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about the incident. They also released a picture of the victim's bag.
Anyone who recognises the man, or who has any information, should contact officers. Greater Manchester Police can be contacted on 101, quoting CRI/06MM/0008808/24. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
