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94-year-old has her bag snatched at Waitrose

Malvern Editorial 13th Jun, 2014 Updated: 20th Oct, 2016   0

AN ELDERLY woman has been left distraught after her handbag containing £600 was stolen from her while she was shopping in Waitrose in Malvern.

The 94-year-old, who was walking in the store with her handbag on the trolley, looked away at the shelves for a moment and when she looked back it had gone.

It happened between 11.45am and 12midday on Monday (June 9).

As well as the cash the bag also contained make-up and an old mobile phone, along with a library card and glasses. Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with any information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.