Woman (91) had purse stolen
The woman is believed to have been distracted by a male, when a female took the purse from her handbag which was sitting in the trolley.
Earlier that morning, thieves attempted to use a stolen bank card in Banbridge which had been taken from a 74-year-old woman in Newry.
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Hide AdThe woman had been out shopping when her purse was stolen while out shopping in The Quays, Newry.
She was approached by a young, foreign male who engaged her in conversation. The female later discovered her purse had been taken from her bag.
The male was described as being dark skinned, in his 20’s, of medium build and was wearing dark clothes.
It is believed the male and female may have been travelling in a green Mercedes C200 Sport Auto.