A SNEAK thief “dipped” into a 68-year-old woman’s handbag and stole a purse containing £250 in cash.

The thief struck outside the Nationwide Building Society in Deansgate, Bolton town centre, between 10.45am and 11.15am on Tuesday, November 18.

The victim did not realise she had been targeted until later, when she found her purse and bank passbook had been stolen.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.