Gavin Woodcock decided to attack the 77-year-old after spotting her walking alone down an alleyway in Newark.
At that point the prolific thief sprang into action and shoved his victim to the floor – grabbing her handbag as she fell.
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Gavin Woodcock decided to attack the 77-year-old after spotting her walking alone down an alleyway...
Gavin Woodcock decided to attack the 77-year-old after spotting her walking alone down an alleyway in Newark.
At that point the prolific thief sprang into action and shoved his victim to the floor – grabbing her handbag as she fell.
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