Pensioner has bag snatched in library as she dozes

A pensioner was robbed while she slept in Maidenhead Library on Tuesday.

The 69-year-old woman, on a shopping trip from Runnymede, had her handbag stolen containing a mobile phone, a small amount of cash, a debit card and cosmetics.

The theft happened after she had dropped off to sleep while reading a newspaper on the first floor near a coffee machine.

She said: “It was hot in there and I only nodded off for a couple of minutes. I am a very light sleeper and the thief must be very skilled at stealing from people.

"The bag was on the seat and leaning against my thigh. I am very upset because you do not think you will be robbed in a library in broad daylight.”

She said the black leather bag, worth £45, was a Christmas present. There is no CCTV in the library.

Investigating officer is PC Graham Knight. Call police on 101 with information.