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Two senior citizens were the victims of thieves, with one having her knapsack snatched and the other an umbrella stolen.<\/p>

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Reports are that a 66-year-old Desouza Road woman had her bag, containing her personal items, pulled away from her.<\/p>\n

The woman reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) that someone grabbed her knapsack while she was sitting at Lyly\u2019s Hairdresser in Ottos, waiting for a ride.<\/p>

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Reportedly a male \u2013 dark in complexion, about 5 feet 5 inches in height, with a plaited hairstyle, and dressed in a blue floral shirt, long black pants, and dark coloured shoes \u2013 walked up to her and grabbed her black knapsack, which had been held between her legs.<\/p>

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The bag reportedly contained $500 in cash, her Social Security and Medical Benefits cards, a CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank card, her medication, and some food items.<\/p>\n

The assailant then ran off in a southerly direction.<\/p>

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The Police later combed the surrounding area in a search for the alleged offender, but without success.<\/p>\n

This offence reportedly occurred at about 10:30 a.m. in Ottos New Town.- REAL NEWS<\/p>

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