Vulnerable woman robbed of ‘sizeable’ sum in Motherwell after handbag snatch from car

Police are trying to trace a thief who targeted a vulnerable woman - who was robbed of her handbag and a high value sum of cash inside as she sat in her car.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Dec 2020, 11:44 BST

The shocking incident took place at 2.50pm on Monday, December 14 at Motherwell’s Gavin Street.

Police have confirmed that although some of the victim’s property was found nearby, it, a “sizeable” amount of cash remains unaccounted for.

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The thief is described as white, around six foot one in height and of medium build - and was wearing a grey hoodie and grey jogging bottoms.

Sergeant Liam Bryson from Motherwell Police Station said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed this incident or noted anything suspicious.

“ We are also asking those who have CCTV or dash cams to check their footage from the time in case something was picked up.

“This a serious crime with a vulnerable victim.

“Any information could be invaluable.

Anyone who can help us is asked to call 101 quoting incident 1798 of December 14

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“I am further appealing to anyone who is aware of who did this - if you do not wish you contact police with information, you can contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

“This is completely anonymous and it may greatly help our enquiries.”