Thieves steal purse after distracting woman in Irthlingborough supermarket

A woman had her purse stolen after she was distracted in Irthlingborough's Aldi store.

The victim, who is in her 50s, was shopping in the Attley Way supermarket on Wednesday (September 9) when she was targeted at about 10.40am.

She was approached by a man who asked her for help but as this happened another man took her purse from her trolley.

Both suspects were described by police as white men.

A police spokesman said: "One was bald and was wearing all black.

"The other was tall, wearing a white shirt, black gilet and black jeans."

Police urged shoppers to keep their wallets and purses on them at all times and not to leave bags unattended.

Anyone with information about the Irthlingborough incident should call police on 101.

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