Crime & Safety

Help Wellesley Police Catch Luxury Handbag Thief

Police said this woman stole from a Central Street store; anyone with information is asked to call police at 781-235-1212.

Wellesley police are asking the public’s help in identifying a theft suspect.

Police said the woman pictured above stole two handbags worth $270 from a Central Street store on Oct. 8. Police said she was in the store for 3 minutes then fled with the stolen items. Surveillance cameras captured the above photos, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Kevin Brooks at 781-235-1212 or KBrooks@Wellesleyma.gov.

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