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Crooks steal £1,500 from pensioner's bag

A pensioner had £1,500 stolen from her handbag after being distracted by thieves.

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The woman was targeted in Cannock

The crooks pounced in Cannock town centre and managed to get away with the large amount of cash after one distracted the woman in her 80s by asking her a question while the other grabbed the money.

Police have launched an appeal for information and are scouring CCTV to try and find the thieves, who struck at around between 11.15am and 12.15pm.

Cannock Police said: "£1,500 stolen from lady's handbag in Cannock town centre today between 11.15-12.15. The lady, in her 80s, was distracted by one suspect offender asking her a question, whilst the second offender stole the cash. CCTV inquiries ongoing."