Handbag stolen and bank cards used after Fisherton Street theft

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 06:00

Wiltshire Police are looking for two men after a handbag was stolen from a in Fisherton Street in Salisbury.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said, "We are appealing for your help to identify these two people following reports of theft of a handbag in Fisherton Street, Salisbury.

"The bag was taken as a man and woman were putting shopping in their vehicle and it was later reported that their cards had been used in shops nearby.

"The handbag was later recovered near to the racecourse, without bank cards.

"If you recognise the following please contact 101 and reference 54240069510"

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