Police Searching for Woman Who Allegedly Stole 2 Antique Purses

NATICK, MA — Natick police are looking for a woman who allegedly took two expensive handbags from a local store.

On April 14, around 7 p.m. a woman entered a local shop and was interested in two antique woman’s evening bag/purses. She asked the owner for a business card, and as the owner turned around, she left the store with the bags, said police. The owner confronted her outside the store, but she denied that she stole anything. She wouldn't let the owner check her bag, either. The items were worth around $135.

The suspect (pictured) is described as white female approximately 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds. She has short blonde/brown hair. At the time of the theft, she was sporting a large black and white bow on top of her head and wearing a black and white scarf around her neck, and a black leather jacket with silver metal studs along the shoulders. The suspect was accompanied by white male approximately 5'8" tall with a "stocky" build wearing a baseball cap with an unusually large brim. The male had brown hair and a brown beard.

Anyone who can assist with the identification is asked to contact the Natick Police Department Detective Division at: 508-647-9520. You may report anonymously using the Online Reporting system.

Photo Credit: Natick Police