Crime & Safety

Troopers Looking for Man Who Stole Elderly Woman's Wallet While Shopping

The 80-year-old was out shopping, police said.

MANSFIELD, CT —State police said they are looking for a hooded bandit who stole an elderly woman's wallet while she was doing some pre-Thanksgiving Food shopping.

The wallet was taken while the 80-year-old was at the Mansfield Big Y supermarket just before noon on Monday, state police said.

The thief is being described as man standing 5-foot-9 and wearing a dark, hooded sweatshirt.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crime can call state police at 860-234-7042.

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