Purses stolen from shoppers

The police issued the alert after four customers had their purses stolen while they were shopping in the Lewes Tesco store between 11am and 4.30pm on Thursday last week.

All of the customers had left their handbags unattended in trolleys.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call on 0845 6070 999 and quote serial 522 of 22/02/07 or alternatively to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

They are also reminding shoppers not to leave their handbags unattended at any stage while shopping.