Archive for August, 2006
Thursday, August 31st, 2006
Check your credit status for free
If you’ve ever had your purse or handbag stolen, or have been the victim of identity theft then it may be worth checking your credit score. Annual Credit Report provides a free credit report for people in the UK. At the moment it is only available for people in Cornwall, Devon, London, Wales and the [...]
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Saturday, August 26th, 2006
The past, present and future of handbags
IGNES Handbags are a young handbag company who create handbags focusing on the modern lifestyle: work, party and travel. In the latest of my interviews, I spoke to co-founder Maria Estrada about her business, handbags, fashion, and of course, handbag theft. BagTheftBlog (BTB): Firstly tell us what you do and a bit about your background. [...]
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Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
From Bags To Riches – Renting a handbag Part 1
Owning several fashionable luxury handbags is out of the price-range of many consumers, which has led to the arrival of handbag rental services. This is the first part of a series looking at the different options available for women who wish to carry the latest designer bag, but not be stuck with spending $600 on [...]
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Monday, August 21st, 2006
Handbag Musical Interlude
A break from the recent handbag news to bring you a Stereophonics cover version of “Handbags and Gladrags”. However I’m not entirely sure if there’s even a handbag in the video. Great song though!
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Friday, August 18th, 2006
Is it wise to make a citizen's arrest?
If you see someone stealing your handbag, or in fact committing a crime, is it wise to make a citizen’s arrest? Whilst a seemingly brave and noble thing to do, it is potentially very dangerous and also a bit of a legal minefield. A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances [...]
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Thursday, August 17th, 2006
Police to crack down on purse thefts
Wiltshire police crack down on purse thefts At least 47 elderly females have had purses stolen from their handbags over the last six months, in shops and supermarkets in the centre of the market towns in both North and West Wiltshire. The thefts have occurred whilst either being carried by the owner, or placed in [...]
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
Witness appeal – woman's handbag snatched in Skegby
A young woman was left shaken after being robbed of her handbag in Skegby, Nottinghamshire on Saturday 5 August. The 24-year-old woman was walking along Forest Road, near the Forest Tavern pub, at around 6.45pm when her handbag was snatched. The offender, who was chased off by a witness, ran off towards Beechwood Court flats. [...]
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Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Warning over purse thefts in Mansfield
Police are urging Mansfield shoppers to be extra vigilant following a spate of purse thefts. The unknown offenders appear to be randomly targeting different shops around Mansfield town centre and stealing purses out of handbags while the owners are unaware. PC Neil Allsop said: “We are currently investigating 13 such crimes that have happened since [...]
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
Kate Spade Larabee Shoulder Bag Review
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
A great way that you can sell your bags
An innovative way to display your handbags for sale on ebay. Could you sell your old (or new) bags this way?