Thieves left a pensioner “tearful” and penniless after they stole her purse in Witham.


Widow Ivy Corneby, 78, is warning others to be on their guard after she realised her purse had been taken while shopping in Tesco, in the Grove Centre, last Wednesday. 

Mrs Corneby has had to change her locks because the purse contained her door key.

She also lost £60, her bus pass and cards.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Police are investigating a report of a purse theft which is believed to have taken place in Tesco.

“We would advise all people when out shopping to keep valuable items on their person at all times.”