The alleged victim was at Baskin-Robbins on Friday, July 5 and forgot her purse on the chair, according to New Canaan Police.
The woman wearing a green and yellow shirt allegedly took the purse between 3:30 and 5 p.m. and put it in her bag after looking around for a camera, said police.
Anyone who can help identify the alleged thief should call New Canaan police officer Ochs at 203-594-3502.
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