Pickpockets steal woman’s purse after distracting her as she shopped in Accrington Poundland

Pickpockets steal woman’s purse after distracting her as she shopped in Accrington Poundland

By Sean Gleaves

Published 23rd Feb 2023, 16:05 GMT

Updated 23rd Feb 2023, 16:06 GMT

Pickpockets stole a woman’s purse after distracting her as she shopped in Accrington.

The victim entered the Poundland store in Broadway at around 1.10pm on Monday, February 6.

She was approached by another woman who distracted her as she browsed the clothing section.

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Police want to speak to these two women after pickpockets stole a woman’s purse in Accrington (Credit: Lancashire Police)

placeholder image — Police want to speak to these two women after pickpockets stole a woman’s purse in Accrington (Credit: Lancashire Police)

As she was distracted, a second woman stole the victim’s purse from her handbag.

The pair then left the store together.

Detectives on Thursday (February 24), released CCTV images of two women they wanted to talk to in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information can call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111, quoting reference number LC-20230208-0695 or investigation number 04/29958/23.