Police are appealing for people to be vigilant following recent purse thefts in Warrington town centre.
On Wednesday 3 December one woman discovered her purse had been taken while she was in the Cancer Research shop in Sankey Street, while another was in Golden Square Shopping Centre when she discovered her bag was open and cash had been taken.
Inspector Lee Connor, of Warrington Local Policing Unit, said:
“While everyone is busy Christmas shopping, its it is easy to be caught up in the moment. That’s why we’re urging people to remain vigilante and keep your eye on your bags and on your surroundings. These criminals can be incredibly good at distracting you and using other methods to steal your belongings – so stay alert and make life difficult for thieves.”
There are a few simple precautions people can take to deter opportunistic thieves:
• Carry your purse in a zipped-up bag and always keep the bag close to you and where you can see it.
• Attach an audible alarm to your purse/wallet, such as purse bells.
• Never leave your bag in a shopping trolley or basket.
• Avoid withdrawing large amounts of money if not necessary.
• Be aware of people around you, following you, or getting too close to your person and your belongings.
Anyone who sees someone acting suspiciously around others or has any information about incidents of this nature is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101.
2 Comments
Usual pickpocket suspects…
Always happens this time of year.
More of a Police presence in the town, Gemini Retail Park wouldn’t go amiss to deter criminality and reassure the public and visitors.
Oh I forgot Cheshire Police a making reductions in PCSO’s numbers who we see all the time patrolling on foot. Never see a Police Officer only the PCSO’s. I can name several PCSO’s in various areas of Warrington, I can’t name a single Officer or having seen one of these Beat Managers PC’s.
More Crime less visibility and tax payers money being spend elsewhere rather than investing in Neighbourhood Policing. The PCC and Cheif Constable should hang their heads in shame.
Gives me no confidence in the future of neighbourhood Policing and Cheshire Police.