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Handbag theft at supermarket in Coalville
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a handbag at the Morrison's supermarket on Whitwick Road in Coalville.
The incident happened sometime between 1pm and 1.30pm on Wednesday January 28, 2009, when the victim, a woman in her 80s, noticed that her handbag had been stolen from the seat of her shopping trolley.
A cash card and a substantial amount of money was stolen.
PC Sarah Gerrard, who is investigating the incident, said: "The elderly victim was left devastated after this incident and I would urge anybody with any information to contact police.
"I am particularly keen to trace a group of three women who were seen near the trolley a short time before the incident and would appeal to them to come forward or to anyone who remembers seeing them to get in touch."
Anybody with any information is asked to contact PC 4318 Sarah Gerrard on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4318. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
Latest News
‘Pants and politics’ on offer at historic theatre venue | |
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![]() | Adults & Communities8 February 2012Pants and politics on offer at historic theatre venueA look back at three hundred years of underwear, and a screening of Oscar winning movie Milk combine for a special event at Snibston Discovery Museums Century Theatre. The evening, which is part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month includes a private viewing of the Support and Seduction underwear exhibition, including an introduction from the curator.... 08 Feb 2012 ‘Pants and politics’ on offer at historic theatre venue |
Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at Snibston | |
![]() | Adults & Communities7 February 2012Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at SnibstonA talk on an intimate and unusual subject can be heard at Snibston Discovery Museum on Saturday. Entitled A Brief History of Mens Underwear it is part of a series of Meet the Expert Talks in the Fashion Gallery at Snibston.... 07 Feb 2012 Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at Snibston |
Transport funding bid considered | |
![]() | Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
New names for care homes | |
![]() | Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
![]() | Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
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Four men arrested following theft of car in Leicester | |
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![]() | Four men arrested following theft of car in LeicesterPolice have arrested four men following the theft of a car from Dersingham Road in Leicester. Officers were called to Bardon Road, Coalville, after receiving a report of an abandoned car that had been driven into a garage door.... 14 Jan 2010 Four men arrested following theft of car in Leicester |
Assault in Thringstone | |
![]() | Assault in Thringstone Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at a park on Henson's Lane in Thringstone, Coalville. The incident happened at about 8.... 25 Mar 2009 Assault in Thringstone |
Third bike post coding event being held in Coalville | |
![]() | Third bike post coding event being held in CoalvilleThe Neighbourhood Beat Team for Greenhill and Agar Nook in Coalville will be post coding bicycles, free of charge, on Sunday 4th October 2009. Following the success of two previous events, the officers will be in the lay by off Kenmore Crescent in Coalville between 2pm and 4pm.... 30 Sep 2009 Third bike post coding event being held in Coalville |
Free bike post coding on offer in North West Leicestershire | |
![]() | Free bike post coding on offer in North West LeicestershireCyclists are being invited to take their bikes along to The Oval in Coalville on Saturday 15th August 2009 to have them post coded free of charge. The two beat officers for Greenhill and Agar Nook, PC 4330 Miranda Gent and PC 786 Ryan Hayes will be available to mark bikes using a Paint Stick, which involves painting the owners post code onto the bike and covering it with a layer of lacquer to seal it.... 12 Aug 2009 Free bike post coding on offer in North West Leicestershire |
Cash stolen during an aggravated burglary in Coalville | |
![]() | Cash stolen during an aggravated burglary in CoalvillePurse similar to the one stolen during the incidentDetectives from North-West Leicestershire local policing unit are appealing for public help after a woman in her 60s was the victim of an aggravated burglary in Coalville. The incident took place at about 9pm on Wednesday November 30 in the Blackwood area when two men entered the victims home and threatened her before stealing a purse.... 21 Dec 2011 Cash stolen during an aggravated burglary in Coalville |
Relevant News
Information sought following distraction burglaries | |
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![]() | Police are urging residents to be on their guard following a spate of distraction burglaries. Four distraction burglaries occurred in the county on Friday July 11, 2008.... 14 Jul 2008 Information sought following distraction burglaries |
Appeal after man injured in assault in Ashby | |
![]() | Police in Ashby are appealing for witnesses to an assault in which an 18-year-old man was injured. The incident happened on Saturday July 19, 2008 when the victim was on a night out with friends in the town.... 23 Jul 2008 Appeal after man injured in assault in Ashby |
Fatal collision in Coalville | |
![]() | Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Coalville. The collision occurred at approximately 1.... 11 Aug 2008 Fatal collision in Coalville |
Distraction burglary, Coalville | |
![]() | Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary on Linford Crescent, Coalville. The incident occurred at around 2pm on Sunday October 5 when a woman with a young child entered a mans home selling items, when leaving they left the property the victims, in his eighties realised his wallet had been taken containing a small quantity of cash.... 08 Oct 2008 Distraction burglary, Coalville |
Burglary in Newton Burgoland requires witnesses | |
![]() | Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Newton Burgoland, Coalville. This incident happened between 7.... 15 Oct 2008 Burglary in Newton Burgoland requires witnesses |
Most Read News (today)
Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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![]() | Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
![]() | Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
![]() | Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |
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Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville | |
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![]() | Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville |
Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) | |
![]() | Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30) |
New names for care homes | |
![]() | Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes |
Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill | |
![]() | Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill |
Transport funding bid considered | |
![]() | Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered |
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Vehicle damaged in Coalville | |
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![]() | Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville |
Plea for photographs for miners' gala | |
![]() | Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala |
China Earthquake | |
![]() | Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake |
Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting | |
![]() | Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting |
Give nappies a 'real' chance | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance |


