Police have issued a warning to the public in Sudbury after a shopper's purse was snatched while they were out in town.
The victim was out in Market Hill this morning.
Between 11.15am and 11.45am, their purse was stolen from their bag - something the victim only realised after the event.
Suffolk Constabulary is urging residents and visitors to stay alert while in town, and to watch their belongings.
Anybody with information of potential interest to investigators should contact the police on 101, quoting crime reference 37/30203/23.
Alternatively, a crime report can be filed on the force's website, or anonymously via CrimeStoppers.