New Bedford police reminding public to secure belongings while shopping

Police are reminding the public to keep a close watch on their belongings while at supermarkets and other public places.

On Friday at about 3:20 p.m, a purse was grabbed from the carriage of a 90-year-old woman as she was placing her groceries into her vehicle at Market Basket, 122 Sawyer St. The suspect was described as a white male in his early 20s wearing jeans and a dark colored hoodie. The purse contained cash, gift cards and a cell phone.

No injuries were reported in the incident.