A pickpocket stole a purse containing thousands of pounds of valuables from a lady shopping in Darwen market.
A black leather purse containing a gold diamond ring, worth £3,000 and £500 cash was stolen from the victim's handbag.
The incident happened some time between 10.45am and 1.30pm on Saturday.
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