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Norwalk Police Warn Shoppers: Protect Your Purse

NORWALK, Conn., -- The Norwalk Police Community Services Unit teamed with Stop & Shop and People's United Bank for a recent "Purse Patrol." 

Sgt. Sofia Gulino checks with a customer on how to protect valuables from theft while shopping.

Sgt. Sofia Gulino checks with a customer on how to protect valuables from theft while shopping.

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This event is designed to show shoppers how quickly a thief can steal their valuables out of a carriage or basket when left unattended. 

Always keep your valuables such as purses, wallets and cellular phones on your person while shopping, police said. 

If you need to leave a bag or purse in a carriage, loop the child restraint belt through your bag/purse straps to make it difficult for a thief to quickly snatch it. 

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