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Handbag snatched at the Bus Stop on East Dulwich Road

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On Friday night a lady had her bag snatched whilst she waited at the bus stop on East Dulwich Road. She came into the restaurant to use our phone as we were leaving - about 1am - I didn't think to get her name, so was wondering whether anyone knows her, whether she is ok, and whether the police managed to catch the guy and get her things back. They were pretty amazing actually, plain clothed officers arrived about 4 minutes after she called, and were on the hunt for the culprit.


The guy ran off as fast as he could in the direction of the church in case anyone saw anything.

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Fingers crossed!

She was very shaken up by it, but there was no violence involved i don't think. She seemed to think it was an oportunist who took advantage of the fact that she felt safe at a bus stop right on a fairly busy road.

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It was me! I am fine thank you. The police were fantastic, but unfortunately we didn't catch the guy. No violence (thankfully), he just swiped the bag and ran. Ironic really as I thought I was safer waiting for the bus, in a 'safe' and well-lit area, rather than walking home.. who knows what to do for the best?! Police thought he may have been waiting in the gardens behind the bus stop.


I'm really grateful to the staff at Locale Restaurant for helping me out. Also, many thanks to the man who came to my rescue just after the thief ran - much appreciated.


Advice.. remove anything from your handbag that has your address on it (it saves paying a locksmith!) and learn a few friends' mobile numbers off by heart!

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