Police ‘disgusted’ at theft of elderly woman’s purse containing photo of late husband

Police officers in Sheffield investigating the theft of an elderly woman’s purse, which contained a photo of her late husband, said they are ‘disgusted’ at the offence.
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The purse was stolen during a sneak-in burglary in Longley last night.

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In a Facebook post, the Sheffield North East Neighbourhood Police Team said officers were ‘disgusted’ at the theft.

The bikes that are suspected to have been stolen.The bikes that are suspected to have been stolen.
The bikes that are suspected to have been stolen.

The post reads: “Please check on your vulnerable neighbours whether they be old or young.

“Tonight (Monday) we have attended a sneak-in burglary in the Longley area where a purse has been stolen.

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“Money is replaceable. What isn’t replaceable is the photograph from within that purse of her and her late husband, which she’s carried for a number of years. “To the person who has stolen from this vulnerable lady - shame on you.”