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Police: Woman rifled through belongings, stole purse from Brighton toy drive
The theft allegedly happened at the Allston-Brighton Toy Drive at Corrib Pub.
Boston police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly stole a purse from a Brighton toy drive on Sunday.
The alleged theft happened at the Corrib Pub on Market Street around 6:15 p.m., during the Allston-Brighton Toy Drive, Boston police said in a statement.
The suspect, who police described as an Asian woman, was seen rifling through patrons’ personal belongings before allegedly stealing the purse. According to a Boston Globe report, the victim’s purse contained a Coach wallet and various identification cards.
Investigators released photos of the woman, who is seen wearing a blue jacket and holding a “Merry Christmas” gift bag. In the images, she also appears to be wearing a black-and-white face mask pulled below her chin.
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Anyone with information can contact detectives by calling 617-343-4256. Anonymous tips can be sent through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463)
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