While browsing in a charity shop, I was the victim of a theft when my purse was taken from my bag.

Although I acted within 10 minutes, the culprit used my debit cards, defrauding me of several hundred pounds.

Should you be the person who feigned buying baby dresses in a charity shop on November 16, stole my purse and maybe passed it to an accomplice you are despicable.

You have callously robbed a pensioner and cancer patient.

The cash in my purse was meant for Christmas presents for my grandsons.

Apart from this, there were treasured photographs, medical information and other important details inside. You must have thought Christmas had come early.

From my building society you stole £300 the actual sum of my accumulated pension which I need to live on and from my bank, £250, which I need to pay my bills.

I cannot express the words to convey the enormity of your actions in respect of the trauma, distress and financial difficulties your greed has placed me in.

You should be thoroughly disgusted and ashamed of yourselves.

My Christmas has now been ruined before it even arrives. No doubt yours will be all the better thanks to the several hundred pounds you have taken this Christmas from me and mine.

I'm sure you will sleep soundly tonight rejoicing in your good fortune an unforgiving act which could only be committed by the lowest of the low.

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