Sorry this happened to your Mother. Seems this is a worldwide problem! I always wear my bag tightly against my body and carry my keys in my hand or pocket. I was surprised recently when I went shopping with my newly widowed Mother (she's only 70) she had started carrying really important documents and other hard to replace items in her handbag. I explained to her these things are much better stored at the bank or at least safely at home.....reluctantly when we got to her home she emptied her bag out.....Not sure why she started doing this, so I will have to keep an extra eye on her.
We have had alerts in our papers about this problem, and seems the perpetrators are being really bold about it, so watch out and be vigilant everyone. Even be wary of strangers starting up conversations, often they work with an accomplice....one strikes up a conversation to distract you, the other steals. Stay safe everyone.
Last edited by earthwalker; 12-01-2011 at 09:41 PM.