AN APPEAL has been launched by Gwent Police after the purse of an 85-year-old woman was taken from her handbag while she was shopping in Cwmbran’s Asda.
The incident occurred at some time between 2.15pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday, December 6 and officers understand the offenders proceeded to withdraw £500 in cash from cards within the purse.
Officers wish to speak to the pair captured on CCTV as they may hold vital information to the investigation.
Anyone with information about the identity of the man and woman should call the police on 101, quoting log reference 334 06/12/17.
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