I am so angry and upset, I couldn't think of who else to contact. Who can you talk to other than the local paper? No one else has the time of day for you these days.

Being half term, my sister, niece, daughter and I arranged to meet a friend in Brighton last week for some retail therapy.

Unfortunately, in Primark I had my purse stolen from my handbag. I think I probably apologised to the person who "lifted" my purse for bumping into them.

Although I don't hold Primark responsible, when I reported it, I was given a scrap of till receipt to write out my details. I felt this would be misplaced after I'd left.

Apart from losing cash and cards, it contained personal family photos. Do these people know the trouble and heartache caused by stealing a purse?

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