Wells club reveller has handbag stolen during night out

A woman’s handbag was stolen[1] while she was out at a nightclub in Somerset. The incident took place at some point between 1.30am and 3am on April 18 at Kudos in Priory Road, Wells[2]. Avon and Somerset Police[3] said the bag contained items including ID, cash, bank cards, make-up and perfume.

The victim was not injured during the theft. Officers investigating the case have released a CCTV image of a woman who they want to identify. Anyone who recognises her has been urged to contact either the force or Crimestoppers.

CRIME: Teen stabbed in Somerset pub car park attack[4] CRIME: Arrest after man ‘hit with shovel’ in field[5] A police statement said: “We’re appealing for the public’s help to identify this woman, who we want to speak to in connection with a theft in Wells.

A black handbag was stolen from a woman at Kudos nightclub in Priory Road between 1.30am and 3am on Tuesday 18 April. The handbag contained cash, bank cards, ID, perfume and makeup. “The victim was not injured in the incident.

The woman we want to speak to is described as white, aged between 20 and 35, with blond shoulder length hair and was wearing light coloured jeans and a black top. “If you can help, please call 101[6] and give the call handler the reference number 5223089329, or complete our online appeals form[7]. You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111[8] or via their Anonymous Online Form[9].

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.”

Avon and Somerset Police wants to identify this woman as part of an investigation into a theft at a Wells nightclubAvon and Somerset Police wants to identify this woman as part of an investigation into a theft at a Wells nightclub

References

  1. ^ stolen (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  2. ^ Wells (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  3. ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  4. ^ Teen stabbed in Somerset pub car park attack (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  5. ^ Arrest after man ‘hit with shovel’ in field (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  6. ^ 101 (tel)
  7. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)
  8. ^ 0800 555 111 (https)
  9. ^ Anonymous Online Form (crimestoppers-uk.org)