Harrogate woman, 61, charged with burglary and fraud after pensioner's purse stolen

A 61-year-old woman has been charged with burglary and fraud following an incident in Harrogate on 31 May. She is due at York Magistrates Court on 13 July 2026.

Harrogate woman, 61, charged after pensioner targeted in home burglary

A 61-year-old woman is due to appear at York Magistrates Court on 13 July 2026, charged with burglary and fraud, thestrayferret.co.uk reports.

North Yorkshire Police said it received a report on the afternoon of Sunday, 31 May that a suspect had entered the home of a woman in her 70s in Harrogate and taken her purse.

The victim's debit card was subsequently used to make purchases at several shops in Harrogate.

Officers attended a location a short distance from the victim's address and arrested the suspect. She has since been formally charged with burglary and fraud.

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