Police seek help after purse stolen from elderly woman in Wolverhampton

Pensioner's bank card used following theft in city centre.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 27th Oct 2026

Police are looking to identify a woman in connection with the theft of a purse from a 91-year-old in Wolverhampton.

The purse was taken from the pensioner's shopping trolley on Lichfield Street around 12.30pm on 2nd October, after which the victim's bank card was used to withdraw money.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting reference 20/423780/26.

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