Police Call For Information After Elderly Woman’s Handbag Grabbed In Abbeymead
Written by Shaun Moore on May 8, 2010
Police in Gloucester are calling for information after an elderly woman fell victim to a thief in Abbeymead.
The incident took place at around 11.30am on Wednesday, April 21 next to the traffic lights by Morrisons in Heron Way.
The 81-year-old victim was approached from behind by the offender, who grabbed her black leather handbag/shoulder bag and ran off towards Morrisons. Amongst the stolen items inside the bag were two purses, £450 and a watch.
The offender is described as male, between 30 and 35 years old and approximately 6ft tall. He was wearing a grey jacket and a deer stalker hat with long ears.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is urged to call 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 136 of April 21.
