Crime & Safety

Couple Who Stole Elderly Woman's Purse at Falmouth Walmart Caught: Police

Danielle Romaneski and John Hayes, both of Sandwich, stole an elderly woman's purse full of hundreds of dollars, police said.

FALMOUTH, MA — Falmouth police on Wednesday announced they arrested a local couple who stole an elderly woman's purse containing hundreds of dollars at the town's Walmart last month.

Danielle Romaneski, 29, and John Hayes, 31, both of Sandwich, were charged with larceny against an individual over the age of 60.

Police said the pair stole the woman's purse November 27. Police recently arrested Hayes and Romaneski turned herself in Wednesday.

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This video shows the pair walking into Walmart, police said:

Police said they were inundated with requests to help the elderly victim. They said Falmouth Human Services, located in Town Hall Square, will collect donations for the woman. Human services is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Photo: Danielle Romaneski and John Hayes. (Credit: Falmouth police)

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