At around 3.30pm on Thursday 15 December 2022, the victim was sitting in a deck chair alongside a swimming pool at a hotel on Great Eastern Highway in Burswood. The victim left her deck chair to enter the pool for a swim and when she returned she realised her small brown handbag on the chair was missing. The handbag contained sunglasses, a mobile phone and bank card. The bank card was used to make a fraudulent purchase later that day.
Police have released CCTV images of a woman who they believe may be able to assist with their investigation.
The woman is described as: white skinned, large build, between 30 to 40 years of age, long brown hair with blonde tips. She was wearing a black dress with no shoes and sunglasses on top of her head.
If you have any information about the identity of this woman or details of this offence please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. You can remain anonymous if you wish and rewards are available once charges are laid. Please quote Reference Number 10922.