Purse Thefts

Kent Police are reminding shoppers to stay vigilant following reports of cash being stolen from bags and purses in Sittingbourne.

On the morning of Friday 1st November, a woman withdrew money from a town centre bank and then walked back to her car in supermarket car park. As she got into the vehicle a woman knocked on the window stating there were pins on the floor. The victim got out to pick them up and a man approached and assisted with the task. The victim later realised money had been stolen from her bag while she was distracted.

Local officers are seeking witnesses following reports of three purses being stolen in Sittingbourne town centre.

The thefts are thought to have taken place between 9am and 1pm last Tuesday (28th February).

The victims were allegedly targeted in separate incidents at two charity shops in The Forum Shopping Centre and Roman Square, and also a store in the High Street. The crimes were only discovered at a later stage when the victims realised their property was missing.