Watch out for purse thieves

20 Dec 2019 @ 11.21 am
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North Yorkshire Police say a number of purse thefts have been reported to them. One victim was an 82-year-old woman.

Here’s their advice to foil the light-fingered ones:

  • Keep your handbag on you, zipped with no valuable items on display (this includes your mobile phone). Do not leave it unattended
  • Do not carry large amounts of cash with you. Withdraw only money needed at the time
  • Be mindful of distractions, thieves working in pairs may attempt to divert your attention in order to steal your handbag or its contents
  • Attach your purse to your handbag with a secure cord and keep your mobile in a zipped internal pocket or on your person

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