Woman's handbag stolen in cemetery

Police investigating the theft of a woman's handbag in Ballyclare Cemetery at the weekend have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Mar 2016, 15:26 BST

Updated 8th Mar 2016, 15:46 BST

According to the PSNI, the handbag was taken from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the cemetery at around 2.30pm - 2.45pm on Sunday, March 6.

Investigating officers have appealed for anyone with information about the theft to contact them at Newtownabbey Station on the non-emergency number 101.

The incident comes just a few months after the council and police warned people visiting local cemeteries to be vigilant following thefts from vehicles at Carnmoney and Ballyclare cemeteries.

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