WORKSOP police reinforced handbag security advice to women this week following a spate of purse thefts.
Between the beginning of October 2006 and 15th March 2007 there have been 30 purse thefts in the town centre.
The majority of offences have happened on Bridge Street and Bridge Place with more than half of the victims being over the age of 60.
led flexible"Purse thieves have to take opportunities, such as reaching into an open handbag when the owner is distracted or has left their handbag unattended, usually on top of a shopping trolley," said Bassetlaw crime reduction manager Janet Newton.
Gucci Clutches Bags"Whilst it is perfectly normal for people to pay more attention to items they are looking at in a shop or who they may be speaking to, it is very important that they remember to remain vigilant."
Police gave the following advice:
l Keep your handbag fastened at all times
lTry to keep your handbag to the front of your body, rather than towards your back where somebody could reach in without you noticing
l Avoid putting your handbag down at any point whilst shopping, such as in a shopping trolley or basket, or on a counter
l Only carry a minimum amount of cash
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l Never keep your pin number with your bank card
l Never keep your house keys in your purse with documents containing your address
l Report anybody acting suspiciously to a shop assistant or the police immediately
Patrols are being carried out by the two town centre beat managers and they are in regular contact with shop managers, security guards and CCTV operators to identify offenders.
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